Fresh Lake Pickerel Filet Blocks
Fresh lake pickerel filet blocks are large blocks of pickerel fillets from Great Lakes sources, fresh or chilled in bulk. This product falls under tariff item 0304.59.00 as pickerel-specific freshwater fish meat, not minced or frozen, and is fit for human consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredDFOTrade TrackingRequiredECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequired
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0301110000–0309909900).
- DFO
Trade Tracking · Required
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA: DFO Trade Tracking requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 0304590000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0304).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blocks are from a fish species other than pickerel
This heading covers fresh or chilled fillets of other fish, which may apply if the species is not pickerel.
If the blocks are frozen
Frozen fish meat falls under a different subheading within heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the filet blocks are not frozen, as frozen blocks fall under a different subheading
• Provide a detailed product description to CBSA, including the source (Great Lakes) and species (pickerel)
• Verify that the blocks are not minced, which would reclassify them under heading 03.09
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