Chicken Mac and Cheese in Tin
Macaroni and cheese with added chicken pieces, sealed in an airtight tin for convenience. This product is a prepared chicken meal in a can, classified under this tariff item because chicken is the primary meat ingredient.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is in a pouch or other non-rigid packaging
This covers other prepared chicken products not in cans or glass jars.
If the pasta content outweighs the chicken
Pasta dishes with less than 20% meat are classified in Chapter 19.
If sold as a prepared meal and imported under the access commitment
Prepared meals of chicken may be classified here if quota conditions apply.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the chicken content is over 20% by weight to qualify for Chapter 16
• Check that the tin's label includes a French and English ingredient list per CFIA rules
• This item is not a quota item, so no import permit is needed, but duty is payable
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