Canned Pilchards in Hot Sauce from China
Canned pilchards in hot sauce are South African pilchards (sardine species) in spicy tomato-hot sauce, airtight canned, whole or pieces, not minced or oil-packed. These prepared fish products fall under tariff item 1604.19.90 as 'Other' prepared or preserved fish.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Ensure the pilchards are not minced and are packed in hot sauce without oil
• Verify the species is Sardinops ocellatus
• Keep documentation of the sauce composition for CBSA