Chilled Pickerel Loin Portions from Japan
Chilled pickerel loin portions are premium cuts from pickerel, chilled on ice and portioned for retail sale as high-quality fish meat. These portions are classified under tariff item 0304.59.00 as other fresh or chilled fish meat, not minced and fit for direct culinary use.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the loin portions are not minced or ground, as this would shift classification to heading 03.09
• Label the product clearly as 'pickerel loin' to avoid confusion with other species
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove the product was chilled, not frozen, at the border