Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from Mexico
Chicken meatballs in tomato sauce are pre-cooked chicken meatballs preserved in a seasoned sauce, ready for consumption. They fall under tariff item 1602.39.99 as 'Other' prepared or preserved poultry meat, since the meat content predominates and the product is not a prepared meal or specifically named elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the chicken meat content exceeds 20% by weight to qualify for Chapter 16 classification
• Verify the sauce is secondary to the meat component, as preparations with more than 20% sausage or meat are classified here
• Keep ingredient weights documented for customs verification