Frozen Chicken Drumettes
Frozen chicken drumettes are the meaty upper wing portions cut from chicken wings, commonly used in appetizers and party platters. They are classified as 'other' frozen cuts of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, excluding legs, thighs, or breasts, and are subject to Canada's tariff-rate quota for poultry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the drumettes are from spent fowl (mature laying hens)
Spent fowl cuts are classified separately under this sibling tariff item.
If the product consists solely of chicken livers
Chicken livers are specifically classified under this tariff item, not as 'other' cuts.
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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
• This item is within Canada's tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for poultry; imports require a quota allocation or permit to benefit from the lower in-quota duty rate
• Without an allocation, the over access commitment rate applies, which is significantly higher
• Ensure your shipment is accompanied by the appropriate import permit from Global Affairs Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 0207.14.91
Frozen Chicken Backs
Frozen chicken backs are the spinal carcass remnants remaining after prime cuts have been removed. They are valued for making stocks and broths due to their rich flavour. These are edible cuts of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen, and fall under the 'Other' category of this tariff item.
Frozen Chicken Breasts
Frozen chicken breasts are skinless or skin-on pectoral muscle cuts, a staple in retail and food processing. They are edible cuts of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen, and are not specifically named in the tariff item, thus falling under 'Other'. They are ready for cooking or further processing.
Frozen Chicken Drumsticks
Frozen chicken drumsticks are the lower leg portions of chicken, bone-in and ready for grilling or frying. They are edible cuts of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen, and are not specifically listed in the tariff item, so they fall under 'Other'. They are a common retail and foodservice product.
Frozen Chicken Feet
Frozen chicken feet are the pedal extremities of chickens, commonly exported for Asian markets as a snack or delicacy. They are edible offal of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen, and are not specifically named in the tariff item, thus falling under 'Other'. They must be fit for human consumption.
Frozen Chicken Frames
Frozen chicken frames are bone-in carcasses remaining after prime cuts are removed, used for broth production. They are edible cuts of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen, and are not specifically listed, so they fall under 'Other'. They are a by-product of poultry processing.
Frozen Chicken Gizzards
Frozen chicken gizzards are the muscular stomachs of poultry, a delicacy in some cuisines. They are edible offal of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, frozen, and are not specifically named in the tariff item, thus falling under 'Other'. They are cleaned and fit for human consumption.