Frozen Cooked Cuttlefish Rings from China
Frozen cooked cuttlefish rings are cuttlefish cut into rings, boiled or steamed, then quick-frozen for preservation and easy preparation. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.54.00 as a prepared or preserved mollusc, because the cooking process goes beyond the simple freezing covered in Chapter 3. The product is ready to eat or heat, making it a prepared food rather than a raw frozen product.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Clearly indicate on the customs declaration that the cuttlefish rings are cooked, not raw, to avoid misclassification under Chapter 3
• Keep records of the cooking process, such as time and temperature, to provide to CBSA if requested
• Verify the packaging is labelled with the net weight and that the product is stored at the correct temperature during transit to maintain quality