Bloaters Smoked Herring from Japan
Whole ungutted Clupea harengus herrings that are dry-salted and cold-smoked, known as bloaters. The smoking process preserves the fish and imparts a distinctive flavor, qualifying them as smoked fish under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is properly labeled as smoked herring and meets CFIA fish inspection requirements
• Verify the species (Clupea harengus) on the commercial invoice to support classification
• Keep records of the smoking process to confirm it is not merely salted