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Smoked Sardines in Tin-Plate Can

Premium smoked sardines, whole and unskinned, packed in olive oil within airtight tin-plate containers. The smoking process and tin-plate container meet the criteria for tariff item 1604.13.10, which covers sardines in cans or glass jars.

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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1604.13.90Higher: 9% vs Free

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

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product label includes the species name and the smoking method for CBSA classification

• Provide a commercial invoice with the value per kg and total weight for duty assessment

• Verify that the olive oil is of food-grade quality and complies with Canadian regulations

Related Products under Tariff item 1604.13.10

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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

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King Oscar Brisling Sardines in Water

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