Frozen Fish Carrier
An ocean-going vessel equipped with blast freezers and insulated holds for transporting frozen seafood from fishing grounds to markets. It is a refrigerated cargo ship, not a cruise vessel, and thus classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 25% | — | 25% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vessel is a tanker for liquid fish products
Tankers are classified separately.
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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
• Document the vessel's freezing capacity and hold insulation to support classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian food transport regulations if carrying seafood
• Provide the vessel's registration and ownership papers to the CBSA
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