Anchovy Fillets with Garlic in Oil from Mexico
Anchovy fillets packed with garlic slivers in olive oil, sold as a gourmet appetizer. The product consists of anchovy fillets in pieces, not minced, and is preserved in oil, which qualifies it as a prepared or preserved fish product under tariff item 1604.16.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
9%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is declared as anchovy fillets in pieces, not minced, to align with the tariff item
• Verify that the garlic and oil are incidental ingredients and do not change the essential character of the anchovies
• Keep supplier documentation on the preparation method in case CBSA requests classification verification