Pickled Blue Mussels from Mexico
Pickled Blue Mussels are cooked blue mussels preserved in a vinegar brine solution, sold in jars for direct consumption. They are prepared or preserved mussels under heading 16.05, and since they are not in airtight containers, they fall under tariff item 1605.53.00 as other prepared mussels.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product does not contain fish or other aquatic invertebrates that could alter classification
• Verify the vinegar brine and jar packaging meet CBSA requirements
• Keep records of the pickling process for tariff verification