Canned Beef Stew from Mexico
Canned beef stew includes chunks of beef with vegetables in gravy, hermetically sealed for preservation. It is classified under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a canned beef preparation, a complete meal requiring no refrigeration.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the beef content exceeds 20% by weight to qualify under Chapter 16
• Ensure the vegetables are subordinate to the beef
• Check CFIA labelling requirements for canned meat products