Clam and Herring Pate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• 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