Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Cup from China
This product is a single-serve cup containing cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce, marketed as a ready-to-eat appetizer. It is classified under tariff item 1604.20.10 as a prepared meal because it combines fish or crustacean meat with other ingredients to form a complete dish. The preparation process and packaging for immediate consumption align with the scope of prepared meals under this heading.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as a prepared meal with shrimp as the predominant ingredient, as per Chapter 16 Note 2
• Verify that the shrimp is cooked and the product is shelf-stable or properly refrigerated to meet CBSA food safety requirements
• Keep commercial invoices and ingredient lists ready for customs inspection