Moroccan Anchovies in Heavy Brine Drums
Moroccan-caught anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus) preserved in heavy salt brine within 200kg drums for export processing. They are not dried, smoked, or pelletized, and are classified under 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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0301110000–0309909900).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0305).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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 smoked during processing
Smoked fish, even if in brine, is classified under the smoked fish subheading.
If the anchovies are dried but not salted or in brine
Dried fish is a distinct category under heading 03.05.
If the anchovies are prepared in jars or cans for retail
Prepared or preserved fish products fall under Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check if the anchovies qualify for preferential duty under the Canada-Morocco free trade agreement
• Provide a certificate of origin to claim reduced duty
• Ensure the brine drums are properly labelled for customs clearance
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.