Kipper Snacks in Oil
Kipper snacks are boned herring fillets that have been lightly smoked and preserved in cottonseed oil, sealed in small airtight tins. They are classified under this tariff item as prepared fish, whole or in pieces, not minced, and not elsewhere specified. The light smoking process does not remove them from this heading, as they are not dried, salted, or otherwise prepared in a way that would place them in Chapter 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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 product is whitebait (small juvenile fish) rather than herring
Whitebait has its own tariff item within the same subheading, which takes precedence over the 'other' basket item.
If the kippers are minced or ground into a paste or spread
Minced fish preparations fall under heading 1604.20, not the 'whole or in pieces' subheading.
If the herring is simply smoked and not further prepared or preserved in oil
Smoked fish, not further prepared, is classified in Chapter 3 under heading 0305.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labelled with the common name 'kippered herring' and the net weight in grams
• The CBSA may require a certificate of origin if you claim a preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the oil used (cottonseed oil) is declared in the list of ingredients
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