Smoked Octopus Flakes
Flaked smoked octopus for pizza toppings or salads, loosely packed. The smoking and flaking processes preserve the octopus, making it a prepared or preserved mollusc under tariff item 1605.55.00.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1601001100–1605690000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 1605).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the octopus is only smoked but not flaked
Smoked octopus without further preparation may be classified in Chapter 3.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the smoking and flaking processes for classification
• Ensure the loose packaging meets CBSA food safety standards
• Check for any labeling requirements for smoked seafood products
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Dried Octopus Strips
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