Canned Spam Classic
Canned Spam Classic is a branded pork shoulder and ham mixture, cooked and canned for preservation. It matches tariff item 1601.00.19 as a canned pork sausage product, per tariff definitions for meat-based preserves.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is considered a luncheon meat rather than a sausage
Preparations of swine meat, other than sausages, fall under heading 16.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product meets CFIA labelling requirements, including ingredient list and nutrition facts
• Check that the canning process is approved for shelf-stable meat products
• Be aware that Spam may be classified under heading 16.02 if it is not considered a sausage
Related Products under Tariff item 1601.00.19
Canned Barbecue Beef
Canned barbecue beef is shredded beef in a tangy barbecue sauce, packaged for shelf stability. It is classified here as a food preparation based on meat, preserved in cans, and fits the sausage-like product category.
Canned Beef and Vegetable Hash
Canned beef and vegetable hash is chopped beef mixed with vegetables like potatoes and onions, packed airtight. It falls under this tariff item as a food preparation based on meat, with vegetables subordinate to the meat component.
Canned Beef for Pet Food
Canned beef for pet food consists of mechanically separated beef chunks in airtight cans formulated for dogs or cats. It is classified under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a beef preparation in airtight containers, separate from Chapter 23 pet feeds.
Canned Beef Hash
Canned beef hash is chopped corned beef mixed with potatoes, sealed airtight without gravy. It is classified under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a beef preparation in airtight containers, despite the presence of potatoes.
Canned Beef Luncheon Meat
Canned beef luncheon meat is an emulsified beef loaf similar to Spam but all-beef, sealed in airtight metal cans. It falls under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a non-sausage beef preparation preserved by airtight containment.
Canned Beef Stew
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.