Garum Fish Sauce from Mexico
Garum fish sauce is a modern recreation of ancient Roman fermented fish sauce made from fish entrails and salt, used as an umami seasoning. It is a mixed condiment and seasoning, as it is a prepared sauce used to flavor dishes, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Verify the fish content is below 20% to avoid Chapter 16 classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the fish content to CBSA if requested
• Ensure the product is labeled as a seasoning or condiment, not a fish preparation