Canned Meatball Stew from Japan
Canned meatball stew, featuring beef meatballs in gravy with vegetables, fully prepared and sealed in cans. This product falls under tariff item 1602.90.91 as a canned meat-based stew, provided the meat content exceeds 20% by weight as per chapter note 2.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the meat content exceeds 20% by weight to qualify for Chapter 16 classification; otherwise, it may fall under vegetable preparations in Chapter 20
• Verify that the product is not classified as a prepared meal under 1602.90.10 if sold with additional components
• Confirm CFIA labelling requirements for canned stews