Canned Clam and Sardine Pasta Sauce from China
A tomato-based sauce containing clams, sardine meat, garlic, and olive oil, canned for use on pasta. This prepared product combines molluscs and fish meat, but the clam component predominates by weight, placing it under tariff item 1605.56.00. It is a common retail preserved meal item.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Keep records showing the clam content exceeds the sardine content by weight, as this determines the tariff classification
• Confirm the sauce meets CFIA standards for low-acid canned foods
• Declare the product as a prepared mollusc-based sauce, not a tomato sauce, to avoid misclassification