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Whole Sardines in Olive Oil

Canned whole sardines packed in olive oil within airtight containers, neither skinned nor boned. The cans qualify under 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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Alternative Classifications

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

1604.13.90Higher: 9% vs Free

If the sardines are not in cans or glass jars (e.g., in bulk).

The 'Other' subheading covers sardines in containers other than cans or glass jars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the cans are hermetically sealed and labelled with the species name and packing medium for CBSA verification

• 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

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.

Moroccan Sardines in Corn Oil

Authentic Moroccan sardines canned whole, unskinned and unboned, immersed in corn oil in airtight containers. The cans qualify under tariff item 1604.13.10, which covers sardines in cans or glass jars.

Portuguese Sardinella in Sunflower Oil

Traditional Portuguese-style canned sardinella, whole and unprocessed (neither skinned nor boned), packed in sunflower oil in airtight tins. Sardinella is a named species, and the tins qualify under tariff item 1604.13.10.