Hot-Smoked Horse Mackerel from China
Hot-smoked horse mackerel pieces are preserved fish in pieces, not minced. They are classified under tariff item 1604.15.00 as mackerel, provided the species is recognized as mackerel under Chapter 3.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Verify that horse mackerel (Trachurus species) is accepted as 'mackerel' by CBSA for this tariff item
• Document the smoking method to prove preservation
• Ensure the pieces are not minced to avoid reclassification