Mussel and Tuna Stuffed Peppers
Pre-cooked bell peppers filled with mussels, tuna flakes, rice, and tomato sauce, packaged for microwave heating. This prepared meal is classified under 1605.59.90 because it contains molluscs (mussels) and fish meat (tuna), with mussels 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% |
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- CFIA
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1601001100–1605690000).
- ECCC
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ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 1605).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tuna content exceeds the mussel content by weight
Chapter 16 Note 2 requires classification under the heading of the predominant component; if tuna predominates, heading 16.04 applies.
If the stuffed peppers are primarily vegetables with less than 20% of animal products
If the mussel and tuna content is below 20% by weight, Chapter 16 does not apply, and heading 20.05 may be relevant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mussel content is greater than the tuna content by weight to maintain classification under 1605.59.90
• Verify that the peppers are pre-cooked and not raw, as raw stuffed peppers may be classified under Chapter 7
• Keep microwaveable packaging details for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.59.90
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Canned Abalone in Brine
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Canned Cockle Meat
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Canned Conch Meat
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Canned Sea Asparagus
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