Smelt in Vegetable Oil from Japan

Smelt are small, slender fish that are preserved whole in a blend of vegetable oils within airtight containers. They are classified under this tariff item as prepared fish, whole or in pieces, not minced, and not specifically named elsewhere in heading 1604. The oil packing is a preservation method that qualifies them as a prepared product.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1601001100–1605690000).
ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 1604).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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Import Tips

• Specify the exact vegetable oil blend (e.g

• canola and sunflower) on the commercial invoice

• The CBSA may require a species identification to ensure the product is indeed smelt (Osmeridae family)

• Ensure the airtight containers are properly sealed and labelled