Abalone Cod Chowder Base from Japan
A frozen prepared meal base combining abalone chunks and cod meat in a creamy broth, ready for heating. It is classified under this tariff item as a preparation of abalone (a mollusc) that also contains fish meat, which is permitted under Chapter 16 as long as the abalone component predominates by weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Ensure the abalone content exceeds the cod meat by weight to qualify under this tariff item
• Declare the product as a prepared mollusc preparation to avoid misclassification
• Keep records of ingredient weights for CBSA verification