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Clam Sauce with Whole Clams

Clam sauce with whole clams is a prepared product where the primary ingredient is mollusc meat, cooked and preserved in a tomato or white wine base. It is not a complete meal but a sauce or condiment for pasta. This product falls under tariff item 1604.20.90 as 'Other' prepared or preserved fish, as it is not a prepared meal or gefilte fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7%β€”7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7%β€”7%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States7%β€”7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7%β€”7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7%β€”7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2103.90.10Higher: 11% vs 7%

If the sauce is considered a condiment rather than a fish preparation

Sauces and condiments may fall under heading 2103 if the fish content is not predominant.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the product is classified as a sauce, not a meal, by checking the serving size and packaging

β€’ Verify the clam content exceeds 20% by weight to fall under Chapter 16

β€’ Provide ingredient percentages to CBSA if requested

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