Clam and Tuna Chowder
A ready-to-eat canned soup featuring clams, tuna fish meat, potatoes, and cream in a savoury broth. The clam component predominates by weight, so it is classified under tariff item 1605.56.00 for prepared molluscs. This product meets the subheading's definition of a prepared meal containing both mollusc and fish meat.
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 tuna content exceeds clam content
Preparations of tuna would apply when fish meat predominates over molluscs.
If marketed primarily as a soup
Soup preparations may be classified under heading 2104 if the product is presented as a soup.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a weight breakdown of clams versus tuna to confirm classification under 1605.56.00
• Ensure the canned soup is labelled with heating instructions and seafood allergen warnings
• Verify that the product meets CFIA standards for canned soups
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.