Smoked Anchovy Fillets in Oil from China
Lightly smoked anchovy fillets preserved in oil post-smoking. The smoking process is a preparation method, and the fillets remain in pieces, not minced, qualifying them as a prepared fish product under tariff item 1604.16.90.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
9%
Import Tips
• Confirm the smoking process does not fall under Chapter 3, which covers fresh or simply preserved fish
• Ensure the oil preservation is the primary method, not just a coating
• Keep smokehouse documentation to demonstrate the preparation method if CBSA asks