Brined Haddock Loins
Thick cuts or loins from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) packed in brine solution, not dried or smoked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish, salted but not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal.
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 haddock loins are smoked
Smoked fish falls under the smoked fish subheading in heading 03.05.
If the loins are fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled fish fillets are classified under heading 03.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the loins are not smoked or dried, as that would change the tariff classification
• Verify that the brine is used for preservation, not for flavoring with other ingredients
• Keep documentation showing the species and processing method for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.69.00
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Backbone-Free Brined Pollock
Backbone-free brined pollock, with the vertebral column removed and preserved in brine, unsmoked and undried. This product falls under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish salted or in brine, other than edible fish offal, with minimal processing limited to backbone removal and brining.
Backbone-Intact Salted Haddock
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Brined Cusk Fish Blocks
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Brined Hake Heads for Soup
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