Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats (in cans or glass jars)
In cans or glass jars
HS 1604.13.10 (Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats (in cans or glass jars)) imported from China into Canada carries a total duty of 0%, so it enters duty-free. Import requires Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All Programs; Environment and Climate Change Canada · Wildlife Enforcement Sometimes Regulated. Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.
Total duty from China
0%
- MFN 0%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500
Compliance checks
Permits and OGD requirements
Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All ProgramsConditional
If AIRS requires an import permit for the product, before export, the Canadian importer applies for the permit; the exporter prepares the export certificate; official processing time 10 business days for a simple permit.
Environment and Climate Change Canada · Wildlife Enforcement Sometimes Regulated
Before shipment, the exporter obtains a CITES permit for listed species; other species need none.
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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