Abalone and Salmon Sushi Rolls
Refrigerated sushi rolls containing abalone slices, salmon, rice, and nori, packaged for individual sale. This prepared meal falls under tariff item 1605.59.90 because it contains molluscs (abalone) and fish meat (salmon), and the mollusc component predominates by weight, as per Chapter 16 Note 2.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish meat (salmon) predominates by weight over the abalone
Chapter 16 Note 2 directs classification to the heading of the predominant component; if salmon outweighs abalone, heading 16.04 applies.
If the sushi rolls are stuffed pasta products, which they are not
Stuffed pasta of heading 19.02 is excluded from Chapter 16 by Note 2, but sushi rolls are not pasta.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the abalone content exceeds the salmon content by weight to maintain classification under 1605.59.90
• Keep shipping documents showing the product is refrigerated, not frozen, to avoid reclassification
• Verify that the sushi rolls meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) labelling requirements for fish and mollusc allergens
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.59.90
Bottled Preserved Limpets
Bottled preserved limpets are gastropod molluscs that have been cooked and preserved in oil or brine. They fall under this tariff item as 'other' prepared molluscs, not being specifically named in other subheadings of heading 16.05.
Canned Abalone in Brine
Canned abalone in brine consists of abalone meat from Haliotis species that has been cooked and preserved in brine. It is classified as 'other' prepared molluscs since abalone is not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 16.05.
Canned Cockle Meat
Canned cockle meat consists of shucked, cooked cockles (Cardium edule) preserved in brine. These small bivalve molluscs are classified as 'other' prepared molluscs under this tariff item.
Canned Conch Meat
Canned conch meat is prepared from queen conch (Strombus gigas) that has been tenderized, cooked, and canned. It falls under this tariff item as 'other' prepared molluscs.
Canned Sea Asparagus
Canned sea asparagus, a salty marine green also known as samphire, preserved in brine. This product is not a mollusc or aquatic invertebrate, so it does not fall under Chapter 16; it is likely classified as a vegetable product under Chapter 20.
Clam and Salmon Chowder
Creamy canned chowder combining clams, salmon chunks, potatoes, and onions in a ready-to-heat format. This prepared meal is classified under 1605.59.90 because it contains molluscs (clams) and fish meat (salmon), with clams predominating by weight, as required by Chapter 16 Note 2.