Clam and Herring Pate
A luxury pâté made from clams and herring meat, smoked and canned. This prepared mollusc product contains fish meat, but the clam component predominates by weight, placing it under tariff item 1605.56.00. The smoking process serves as a preservation method consistent with prepared seafood products.
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 herring meat content exceeds clam content
Preparations of herring would apply when fish meat predominates over molluscs.
If the pâté is homogenised for infant or dietetic use
Homogenised preparations of meat or fish for special dietary purposes may fall under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep detailed ingredient ratios to show clams are the predominant seafood component
• Ensure the pâté is labelled with the net weight and all allergen information as required by CFIA
• Verify that the smoking process meets Canadian food safety standards for canned products
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.56.00
Boiled Cockle Clams Tinned Whole
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
Boiled Washington clams, chopped and minced, salted for preservation. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.56.00 as prepared or preserved clams, falling within the broader category of molluscs prepared or preserved.
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
Whole boiled gaper clams (Tresus spp.) packed in tins not exceeding 680 grams. The boiling and canning process preserves the clams, making them a prepared product under tariff item 1605.56.00.
Canned Boiled Manila Clams
Whole boiled Manila clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) packed in brine within airtight cans, each not exceeding 680 grams gross weight. These are simply boiled and salted, without additional sauces, qualifying under tariff item 1605.56.00.