Squid Ink Paella with Clams from Mexico
A ready-to-eat Spanish paella featuring squid ink, clams, and fish meat like cod or hake in a saffron rice base. This prepared meal is classified under 1605.59.90 because it contains molluscs (clams) and fish meat, with clams predominating by weight, as required by Chapter 16 Note 2.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
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
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
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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Import Tips
• Ensure the clam content is greater than the fish meat content by weight to maintain classification under 1605.59.90
• Verify that the paella is ready-to-eat and not a dry mix, as dry mixes may be classified under Chapter 19
• Keep shelf-stable packaging details for CBSA inspection