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.
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 salmon content exceeds the clam content by weight
Chapter 16 Note 2 requires classification under the heading of the predominant component; if salmon predominates, heading 16.04 applies.
If the chowder is a soup preparation not containing more than 20% by weight of meat, fish, or molluscs
Chapter 16 Note 2 limits this chapter to preparations with more than 20% of specified animal products; otherwise, heading 21.04 may apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the clam content is greater than the salmon content by weight to justify classification under 1605.59.90
• Ensure the chowder is canned and shelf-stable, as refrigerated versions may be classified differently
• Check CFIA requirements for fish and mollusc product labelling, including country of origin
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.59.90
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.
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.