Clam and Catfish Ball Premix
A frozen premix for making fish balls, containing clams and catfish meat. As a prepared mollusc product with fish meat, it is classified under tariff item 1605.56.00 because the clam component predominates by weight. This product is intended for further cooking by the consumer.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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 catfish meat content exceeds clam content
Preparations of fish would apply when fish meat predominates over molluscs.
If the premix is used to stuff pasta products
Stuffed pasta products are excluded from Chapter 16 by legal note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain production records showing the clam-to-catfish ratio to support the tariff classification
• Ensure the frozen premix is shipped under proper cold-chain conditions to meet CFIA import requirements
• Verify that the product's ingredient list declares all seafood components clearly
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.56.00
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Whole boiled cockles, classified as clams, salted and packed in tins not exceeding 680 grams. The boiling and salting process preserves the cockles, making them a prepared product under tariff item 1605.56.00.
Boiled Softshell Clams in Brine Pouch
Whole boiled softshell clams (Mya arenaria) in salted brine, sealed in flexible airtight pouches under 680 grams gross weight. This minimally processed product is prepared and preserved, falling under tariff item 1605.56.00.
Boiled Washington Clams Chopped
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Canned Ark Shell Clams Smoked
Smoked ark shell clams (Anadara spp.) in airtight cans, prepared by smoking as a preservation method. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.56.00 as prepared or preserved clams, a mollusc preparation.
Canned Boiled Gaper Clams
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Canned Boiled Manila Clams
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