Frozen Octopus and Cod Stew from Mexico
An individually quick-frozen stew combining octopus, cod fillets, potatoes, and broth, designed as a heat-and-eat meal. It falls under this tariff item because octopus is the predominant mollusc component, and the fish meat is secondary, keeping it within heading 16.05.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify that the octopus weight exceeds the cod weight to maintain classification under this item
• Provide cooking instructions and net weight declarations on the packaging
• Be prepared to demonstrate the product is a prepared meal, not a raw mix, for CBSA