Dried Bonito Flakes Salted from Germany
Dried bonito flakes, made from bonitos (Sarda spp.), are prepared by drying and salting the fish, then shaving it into thin flakes. These flakes are a key ingredient in Japanese dashi broth. The product is classified under tariff item 0305.54.00 as dried fish, not smoked, and not processed into flours or meals.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the flakes are not mixed with other ingredients, as that could change classification
• Declare the bonito species (Sarda spp.) accurately
• Verify that the product is not ground into a meal, which would fall under heading 0309.00.00