Bulk Salted Anchovies for Sauce Production
Bulk salted anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in brine, intended for fish sauce fermentation, not for direct consumption. They are unsmoked and not dried, and are not in pellet form, fitting tariff item 0305.63.00 for salted or brined anchovies.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the anchovies are dried but not salted or in brine
Dried fish is classified separately from salted or brined fish.
If the anchovies are salted but not in brine and not dried
Salted fish not in brine falls under the 'other' salted fish subheading.
If the anchovies are unfit for human consumption
Fish unfit for human consumption is classified in Chapter 23 as animal feed.
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
• Declare the intended use (fish sauce production) to the CBSA, as it may affect inspection priorities
• Keep records of the species and preservation method to support classification
• Check if the product qualifies for duty-free entry under a trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.63.00
Anchovy Fillets in Brine Tin
Skinless anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) preserved solely in brine inside airtight metal tins weighing 6.8 kg or less. This product is salted but not dried or smoked, and is not further prepared, fitting the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Boned Anchovies in Brine Pouch Can
Boned anchovies (Engraulis spp.) preserved in brine, canned in airtight pouches or tins weighing 6.8 kg or less. The product is salted but not dried or smoked, and is not further prepared, matching the tariff item.
Brined Anchovies in 6kg Retail Can
Retail-packed brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) in immediate cans with contents weighing 6.8 kg or less, salted only without drying or smoking. This product falls under the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Brined Anchovy Fillets in 5kg Tin
Anchovy fillets (Engraulis spp.) preserved in brine within immediate metal tins totaling 6.8 kg or less with contents, salted but neither dried nor smoked. This matches the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Brined Anchovy Loose Bulk Pack
Engraulis spp. anchovies packed loose in heavy brine solution, salted for preservation, not dried or smoked, for further food manufacturing. This product falls under the tariff item for anchovies in brine.
Brined Anchovy Whole for Canning Prep
Whole brined anchovies (Engraulis spp.) preserved in salt for pre-canning preparation, shipped in non-retail vats. They are neither dried nor smoked, and are not agglomerated into pellets, falling under tariff item 0305.63.00 for salted or brined anchovies.