Dried Mackerel
Dried mackerel is split and sun-dried with salt, a staple in Korean and Japanese cuisine, with no smoking involved. It falls under tariff item 0305.59.00 as other dried fish, whether or not salted, and is fit for human consumption.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mackerel is smoked
Smoked fish, including fillets, falls under heading 0305.49.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide proof that the mackerel is dried and not smoked to ensure correct classification
• Keep records of the salting process and ensure the product meets Canadian food safety standards
• Check if a CFIA inspection is required
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.59.00
Dried Anchovies
Dried anchovies are small whole fish that have been sun-dried or mechanically dried without smoking, often lightly salted for preservation. They fall under tariff item 0305.59.00 as dried fish, other than edible offal, and are commonly used in Asian cuisine as flavoring or snacks.
Dried Capelin
Dried capelin are small smelt-like fish that have been dried and salted, often used for caviar byproduct use or as food. They are classified under tariff item 0305.59.00 as other dried fish, not smoked, and fit for human consumption.
Dried Herring Fillets
Dried herring fillets are air-dried with light salting, unsalted variants also common, and not smoked. They are used in snacks or cooking and fall under tariff item 0305.59.00 as other dried fish, excluding edible offal.
Dried Pollock Strips
Dried pollock strips are thin strips of pollock dried for snacks, salted, and not smoked. They are classified under tariff item 0305.59.00 as other dried fish, fit for human consumption, and often used as a protein-rich snack.
Dried Salted Codfish
Dried salted codfish, also known as bacalhau, consists of cod fillets that are dried and heavily salted for long-term storage, not smoked. It falls under tariff item 0305.59.00 as other dried fish, whether or not salted, and is commonly used in stews and dishes.
Dried Sardines
Dried sardines are whole small fish that are sun-dried, sometimes salted, and not smoked, popular in Asian markets. They are classified under tariff item 0305.59.00 as other dried fish, whether salted or not, and fit for human consumption.