Sterilized Frog Legs in Retort Pouch
Frog legs sterilized in flexible retort pouches for shelf-stable camping food. The sterilization process preserves the meat without refrigeration, placing it under 1602.90.99 as other prepared or preserved meat.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1601001100–1605690000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 1602909).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged in cans or glass jars instead of pouches
Container-specific classification applies to cans and jars, not pouches.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the retort pouch meets Canadian packaging standards for heat-sterilized foods
• Provide sterilization records (time, temperature, pressure) to CBSA if requested
• Ensure the product is labelled as shelf-stable with no refrigeration required
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