Bloaters Smoked Herring from United States
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 — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
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