Large Block Frozen Pollachius Virens for Portioning from China
Frozen blocks of skinned Pollachius virens (coalfish) meat, each over 4.5 kg, are imported for cutting into uniform weight fish fingers or sticks. The fillets are skinless and block-frozen from Gadidae family catches, fitting the tariff item for frozen coalfish fillets. The product is not battered, breaded, or otherwise prepared.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• State the intended use (portioning into fish fingers) on the invoice to support classification
• Verify the blocks are not pre-cut into portions, which could affect tariff classification
• Keep records of the freezing method (block vs
• IQF) for CBSA review