Smoked Pork Fatback from Germany
Smoked pork fatback is lightly smoked, pure unrendered pig fat without lean meat, used for flavoring dishes. It is classified under tariff item 0209.90.90 as 'other' pig fat, not being rendered or containing meat. Smoking is a preservation method consistent with Chapter 2.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Ensure the smoking process does not render the fat, as rendering would reclassify it to Chapter 15
• Provide details on the smoking method and confirm the absence of lean meat for CBSA
• Verify the product meets Canadian food safety regulations for smoked fats