Dried Marlin Salted from Japan
Dried marlin is made from marlins (Istiophoridae) that are dried and salted into strips, a traditional product in Pacific island cuisines. As marlins are listed in tariff item 0305.54.00, these strips qualify as dried fish, not smoked, and fit for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the marlin is dried and salted, not smoked, and that it is not in pellet form
• Declare the family Istiophoridae on customs forms
• If the marlin is further processed, such as cooked, it may fall under a different heading