Cold-Smoked Pollock for Sashimi
Lightly cold-smoked pollock blocks intended for slicing into sashimi-grade pieces. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.49.00 as smoked fish, other than edible fish offal, and is not covered by more specific headings for trout, eel, or salmon.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as cold-smoked pollock under tariff item 0305.49.00
• Ensure the product meets Canadian food safety standards for raw consumption if intended for sashimi
• Keep detailed records of the smoking process to demonstrate it is not raw fish
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