Canned Chicken and Rice Meal from Mexico
This is a complete meal consisting of cooked chicken pieces, rice, carrots, and broth, sealed in a tin can for shelf stability. It qualifies as a prepared meal under tariff item 1602.39.10 because it is a ready-to-eat poultry-based dish, not simply preserved meat or offal.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is labeled as a 'prepared meal' with cooking instructions, as this supports classification under 1602.39.10
• Verify the chicken content exceeds 20% by weight to meet Chapter 16 note 2 requirements
• Declare the product under the 'Prepared meals' tariff item, not as simple preserved poultry, to avoid reclassification