Dried Smoked Cuttlefish Strips
Dried smoked cuttlefish strips are thin strips of cuttlefish that have been smoked and air-dried into jerky-like snacks popular in Asia. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.54.00 as a prepared or preserved mollusc, because the smoking and drying processes are preservation methods that make the product shelf-stable and ready to eat. The product is distinct from fresh or simply frozen cuttlefish, as it has undergone significant preparation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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 cuttlefish is only dried without smoking or other preparation
Dried cuttlefish that has not been cooked or smoked may be classified under Chapter 3.
If the product is mixed with other ingredients to form a flavoured snack
Food preparations not elsewhere specified may apply if the cuttlefish is part of a mixed snack product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CBSA with a detailed description of the smoking and drying process to confirm the product is prepared or preserved
• Ensure the packaging is properly labelled with the country of origin and product name, as required by the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
• Check if the product meets Canadian food safety standards for smoked fish products, including any limits on smoke flavourings or additives
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.54.00
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A canned casserole combining baby squid and sardines with potatoes and olives. The presence of squid as the predominant mollusc, along with fish meat, places it under tariff item 1605.54.00 for prepared cuttle fish and squid.
Breaded Squid Nuggets Frozen
Frozen, pre-breaded squid nuggets that have been cooked before flash-freezing. Because they are breaded and cooked, they are considered prepared or preserved rather than simply frozen, placing them under tariff item 1605.54.00 for prepared cuttle fish and squid.
Canned Cuttlefish in Brine
Canned cuttlefish in brine consists of cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) that has been cleaned, cooked, and packed in brine inside metal cans for long-term preservation. It is classified under tariff item 1605.54.00 as a prepared or preserved mollusc, specifically cuttlefish, because the cooking and brining processes go beyond the simple preservation methods of Chapter 3. The product is ready for consumption or further culinary use, meeting the definition of prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates.
Canned Cuttlefish Ink Paste
Canned cuttlefish ink paste is a pure extract of cuttlefish ink that has been pasteurized and canned for culinary use in pasta and rice dishes. It is classified under tariff item 1605.54.00 as a prepared or preserved cuttlefish product, since the ink is derived from cuttlefish and the pasteurization and canning processes preserve it for human consumption. The product is not a sauce or seasoning but a distinct mollusc-derived preparation, fitting the scope of prepared aquatic invertebrates.
Canned Giant Squid in Brine
Canned giant squid (Dosidicus gigas) preserved in brine, ready for consumption. The canning and brining process makes it a prepared or preserved product, falling under tariff item 1605.54.00 for cuttle fish and squid.
Cuttlefish and Cod Stew Frozen Entree
A frozen ready-to-heat stew with cuttlefish, cod fillets, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. The cuttlefish base with added fish meat qualifies this as a prepared meal under tariff item 1605.54.00.