Factory Ship for At-Sea Fish Processing
A large ocean-going factory ship with onboard filleting lines, freezing tunnels, and packaging for processing herring catches directly at sea. It is designed for preserving fishery products and has a registered length exceeding 30.5 m. This vessel qualifies under this tariff item as a factory ship for processing fishery products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8901101000–8904000000).
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If the registered length is 30.5 m or less
This sibling item covers fishing vessels and factory ships of a registered length not exceeding 30.5 m.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the vessel's registered length exceeds 30.5 m and maintain records of its processing equipment and intended use
• Ensure compliance with Canadian fisheries regulations and CBSA import documentation
• Check if any environmental or safety certifications are required for the vessel's operations
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Fish Processing Stern Trawler
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Herring Factory Freezer Trawler
A freezer trawler processing herring into meal, oil, and frozen blocks at sea. It has high-capacity reduction processing equipment and a registered length exceeding 30.5 m. This vessel is classified under this tariff item as a factory ship for preserving fishery products.
Longline Fishing Vessel
A 40-meter diesel-powered longliner equipped for deploying and retrieving miles of baited lines targeting tuna and swordfish. Its registered length exceeds 30.5 m, and it is designed for commercial fishing. This vessel is classified under this tariff item as a fishing vessel of a registered length exceeding 30.5 m.
Mackerel Purse Seiner Factory Ship
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