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Smoked Brisling Sardines in Tin Can

Smoked brisling (sprat) sardines, whole and unskinned, in soybean oil, packaged in tin-plate airtight containers. Brisling is a named species in the subheading, and the tin-plate container qualifies under tariff item 1604.13.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.13.90Higher: 9% vs Free

If the brisling is packed in a container that is not a can or glass jar.

The 'Other' subheading applies to brisling in non-can or non-glass jar containers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label the product with the species name (Sprattus sprattus) and the smoking method to avoid misclassification

• Provide the CBSA with the value per kg and the total number of containers for duty calculation

• Ensure the soybean oil is food-grade and meets Canadian import regulations

Related Products under Tariff item 1604.13.10

Bela Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Premium Portuguese sardines packed in a rich tomato sauce, canned in small tins weighing under 225 grams total. These whole sardines are prepared and preserved without mincing, and the cans qualify under tariff item 1604.13.10.

Bela Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil Tin

Smoked sardines, whole and unskinned, packed in extra virgin olive oil in sealed tin-plate cans. The smoking process and airtight tin-plate container qualify this product under tariff item 1604.13.10, which covers sardines in cans or glass jars.

Bellinghausen Sprats in Vegetable Oil

Airtight cans of whole brisling or sprats in vegetable oil, neither skinned nor boned. These sprats are in cans, which qualifies them under tariff item 1604.13.10, as the subheading covers brisling or sprats in cans or glass jars.

Brisling Sardines in Soybean Oil

Premium Norwegian brisling sardines canned whole, neither skinned nor boned, in soybean oil within airtight containers. Brisling is a named species in the subheading, and the cans qualify under tariff item 1604.13.10.

Gourmet Smoked Sprats in Tin Oil

Smoked sprats (brisling), whole and unskinned, packed in sunflower oil in tin-plate airtight tins. Sprats are explicitly included in the subheading for sardines, sardinella and brisling, and the tin-plate container qualifies under tariff item 1604.13.10.

King Oscar Brisling Sardines in Water

Norwegian brisling sardines (sprats) lightly smoked and packed in water, in small cans under 225 grams each. Brisling is a named species, and the cans qualify under tariff item 1604.13.10.