Whole Smoked Herrings
Whole herrings that have been hot-smoked for preservation and flavour, packaged loosely for retail sale. The smoking process preserves the fish without mincing, so the product is classified as whole fish, not in pieces, under the 'other' subheading for herrings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the herrings are pickled rather than smoked
Pickled herrings are classified separately under the same subheading.
If the herrings are minced or in the form of a paste
Minced preparations of fish are classified under a different heading.
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
• Ensure the herrings are whole and not minced; if minced, they fall under a different tariff item
• Declare the smoking process accurately, as smoked fish may be subject to different inspection requirements by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Related Products under Tariff item 1604.12.90
Brined Herring Loins
Herring loins brined for preservation but not fully pickled, cut into pieces for sale. This product is prepared or preserved fish, in pieces but not minced, and is not pickled, so it falls under the 'Other' tariff item.
Bulk Pickled Herring Loin Pieces
Bulk pickled herring loin pieces in 5 kg drums, intended for further processing. The loins are in pieces, not whole, and are preserved by pickling, making them 'other' herrings in pieces under the tariff item.
Curry-Flavored Preserved Herring
Whole pieces of herring preserved with curry spices and oil, an ethnic specialty item. This product is prepared or preserved fish, in pieces but not minced, and is not pickled, so it falls under the 'Other' tariff item.
Dill Pickle-Style Herring Chunks
Herring chunks in a dill-infused preservation, not fully pickled. This product is prepared or preserved fish, in pieces but not minced, and is not pickled, so it falls under the 'Other' tariff item.
Garlic Preserved Herring Fillets
Herring fillets preserved with garlic and spices in oil. This product is prepared or preserved fish, in pieces but not minced, and is not pickled, so it falls under the 'Other' tariff item.
Grilled Herring Fillets in Oil
Herring fillets pre-grilled then oil-packed, not minced, for immediate consumption. This product is prepared or preserved fish, in pieces but not minced, and is not pickled, so it falls under the 'Other' tariff item.