Canned Vienna Sausage
Canned Vienna sausages are finely ground pork emulsified into small links, preserved in a tin can with brine or sauce. This product falls under tariff item 1601.00.19 as it is a canned sausage made primarily from pork, fitting the tariff's scope.
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 contains a mix of meats and is not predominantly pork
Preparations of swine meat, other than sausages, fall under heading 16.02.
If the product contains beef as the predominant meat
Beef preparations are classified under heading 16.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the brine or sauce does not contain ingredients that would change the classification
• Ensure the product is labelled as a sausage and meets CFIA standards
• Check if the product contains beef, which would affect the tariff item
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.