Cold-Smoked King Salmon Lox
Cold-smoked Chinook (king) salmon belly portions, thinly sliced as lox. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.41.00 as smoked Pacific salmon of the species Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, explicitly listed in the item description.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lox is made from herring
Herring lox would be classified under the herring-specific tariff item.
If the product is smoked fish not of the listed salmon species
Residual item for other smoked fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the species is Oncorhynchus tschawytscha on the certificate of origin
• Ensure the smoking process is documented, as cold-smoking without cooking is acceptable
• Check if the product requires a CFIA import declaration for fish products
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.41.00
Bulk Smoked Sockeye for Repack
Bulk-packed smoked sockeye salmon intended for repackaging in Canada, not for retail sale. The product is classified under tariff item 0305.41.00 as smoked Pacific salmon of the species Oncorhynchus nerka, regardless of packaging or intended use.
Hot-Smoked Atlantic Salmon Side
Hot-smoked Atlantic salmon sides, partially cooked during the smoking process. This falls under tariff item 0305.41.00 as smoked Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), and the heading allows for fish cooked before or during smoking.
Kippered Chum Salmon
Kippered chum salmon, split and hot-smoked in a traditional style, partially cooked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.41.00 as smoked Pacific salmon of the species Oncorhynchus keta, with cooking during smoking permitted by the heading.
Partially Cooked Smoked Chinook
Hot-smoked Chinook salmon, cooked during the smoking process. This is classified under tariff item 0305.41.00 as smoked Pacific salmon of the species Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, and the heading explicitly includes fish cooked before or during smoking.
Pre-Sliced Smoked Atlantic Lox
Pre-sliced smoked Atlantic salmon lox, ready to serve. This product falls under tariff item 0305.41.00 as smoked Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), and slicing does not affect the classification of smoked fish.
Smoked Biwa Trout-Salmon
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