Anchovy Paste Sauce from United States
Anchovy paste sauce is a smooth, savory sauce made from ground anchovies, olive oil, and garlic, commonly used in Italian cooking such as puttanesca. It is a sauce preparation derived from fish, but does not contain more than 20% by weight of fish, so it is not classified in Chapter 16. It falls under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the fish content is below 20% by weight to avoid classification in Chapter 16
• Declare the product accurately as a sauce preparation, not as prepared fish
• Keep records of ingredients and processing methods for CBSA verification