Clam and Salmon Chowder from Canada
Creamy canned chowder combining clams, salmon chunks, potatoes, and onions in a ready-to-heat format. Falls under HTS 1605.59.05.00 due to its status as a prepared meal with mollusc (clams) and fish meat (salmon). Ideal for retail as shelf-stable seafood soup.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure product is labeled as 'prepared meal' with full nutrition facts; mislabeling as soup can trigger audits
• Obtain prior FDA notice for low-acid canned foods and validate thermal processing records
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming no additives push it into chemical preservative categories