Fresh Chilled Sardinops melanostictus Japanese Sardines from Canada
Whole Japanese sardines (Sardinops melanostictus), fresh or chilled, key species in East Asian fisheries for sushi or processing. HTS 0302.43.00.00 covers Sardinops spp. in fresh/chilled form, whole and unfilleted.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Comply with US FDA seafood HACCP with critical controls for histamine in small oily fish like sardines
• Declare exact scientific name on entry docs; 'pilchards' may confuse with other Clupeoids
• Use reefer containers set to 2°C; temperature excursions can trigger FDA detention