Escargot Bourguignon with Cod Fish
Escargot Bourguignon in a garlic butter sauce with incorporated cod fish meat, canned for shelf stability. This prepared mollusc product features snails other than sea snails, with fish as a secondary ingredient, qualifying for tariff item 1605.58.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
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 the cod fish content exceeds the snail content by weight
Preparations with fish as the predominant meat component fall under heading 16.04 for prepared fish.
If the product includes other aquatic invertebrates beyond snails and fish
Mixed aquatic invertebrate preparations not specifically named fall under this residual subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cod fish content is less than 50% of the total meat weight to maintain classification under snails
• The garlic butter sauce should not contain cheese, as supplementary note 2 requires separate classification of cheese components
• Provide cooking instructions and net weight on labels for CBSA verification
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