Salted Dried Sardines from China
Salted dried sardines (Sardinops spp.) are preserved by salting and air-drying, sold whole for grilling or snacking. The drying process removes moisture without smoking. This product falls under tariff item 0305.54.00 as dried sardines, a species explicitly listed.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the sardines are not smoked, as that would change the tariff classification
• Declare the species Sardinops spp. on the invoice
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption to avoid Chapter 5 classification