Frozen Scallop and Tilapia Stir-Fry Meal
A frozen entrée combining queen scallops and tilapia fillets with broccoli and a teriyaki glaze, individually quick-frozen for convenience. It falls under tariff item 1605.52.00 as a preparation of molluscs (scallops) that also contains fish meat, which does not preclude classification in this heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish meat (tilapia) predominates by weight over scallops
Chapter 16 note 2 directs classification to the heading of the predominant component; if tilapia outweighs scallops, heading 16.04 applies.
If the product contains no scallops and only other molluscs
This alternative covers other prepared molluscs when scallops are not the primary mollusc.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as a prepared mollusc-based meal; the presence of tilapia does not shift classification
• Keep cooking instructions and ingredient lists in English or French for CBSA inspection
• Verify that the scallops are of a species listed under Chapter 3 to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.52.00
Bulk Frozen Scallop Adductor
Bulk frozen scallop adductor muscles, lightly brined for preservation and packed in bulk for foodservice use. This product is prepared or preserved by freezing and brining, which falls under the tariff item for scallops, including queen scallops.
Canned Mixed Scallop Medley
A canned blend of various scallop types preserved in water, not specifically queen scallops. This product is prepared or preserved and falls under the tariff item for scallops, including queen scallops, as it is a scallop product.
Frozen Queen Scallops in Brine
Frozen queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) preserved in a brine solution, packed in bulk for foodservice use. This product is prepared or preserved by freezing and brining, falling under the tariff item for scallops, including queen scallops.
Frozen Scallop Bellies
Frozen scallop bellies, which are the visceral mass of the scallop, preserved by freezing. This product is a prepared or preserved scallop product, falling under the tariff item for scallops, including queen scallops.
Marinated Sea Scallops
Sea scallops marinated in oil and herbs, then individually quick-frozen for preservation. This product is prepared or preserved by marinating and freezing, falling under the tariff item for scallops, including queen scallops.
Mixed Scallop Mackerel Ramen Bowl
An instant ramen bowl with queen scallops, mackerel flakes, noodles, and broth, sold as a prepared meal. It is classified under 1605.52.00 because it contains scallops as a mollusc preparation, and the mackerel component does not exclude it from this heading.