XO Sauce from China
XO sauce is a spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong made with dried scallops, shrimp, chilies, and fermented black beans derived from fish extracts. It is a sauce preparation with aquatic animal content below 20%, excluding it from Chapter 16. This product is classified under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the aquatic animal content is below 20% by weight to avoid Chapter 16 classification
• Provide CBSA with the ingredient list and proportions
• Label the product as a sauce or condiment