Smoked Mussel Appetizer Packs from Germany
Smoked Mussel Appetizer Packs are hot-smoked mussel pieces in appetizer trays with light oil dressing, not airtight. 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 — Germany → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Verify the product contains only mussels and no fish or other aquatic invertebrates
• Ensure the appetizer tray packaging is non-airtight and clearly documented
• Keep preparation and smoking records for CBSA inspection