Oil-Packed Green Mussels from Germany
Oil-Packed Green Mussels are green-lipped mussels steamed, shelled, and preserved in olive oil in non-airtight glass jars. They are prepared or preserved mussels under heading 16.05, and as they are not in airtight containers, they are classified under tariff item 1605.53.00 as other prepared mussels.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Verify the mussels are not mixed with fish or crustaceans, which could change classification
• Ensure the glass jar packaging is non-airtight and documented for CBSA
• Check Canadian labeling requirements for preserved molluscs