Cuttlefish Balls with Cod from Germany
Minced cuttlefish and cod formed into balls, boiled and sauced, are a prepared seafood product combining mollusc and fish. As a mixed preparation, it is classified under tariff item 1604.20.90 for other prepared or preserved fish or crustaceans, since the components are not covered by a more specific subheading.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Document the cooking and preservation process to confirm the product is 'prepared or preserved' under Chapter 16
• Ensure the sauce ingredients are listed and meet CFIA labelling requirements
• Verify that the cuttlefish species is not subject to any import restrictions