Prepared Mussel and Octopus Salad
A refrigerated salad mix of mussels and octopus with vinaigrette dressing. This tariff item applies because it is a prepared mollusc product containing cephalopod meat, with mussels as the predominant component by weight.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If octopus content exceeds mussel content by weight
Cephalopod preparations are classified under a separate subheading when they predominate.
If the product is a sauce or condiment with less than 20% mussel and octopus combined
Chapter 16 note 2 excludes preparations of heading 21.03 from this chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep the product refrigerated during transport to meet CBSA and CFIA requirements
• Provide a weight breakdown showing mussels predominate over octopus
• Ensure the vinaigrette does not exceed 20% of the total weight, as this could affect classification
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