HS Code 1601.00.21.00
Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, other than in cans or glass jars: - Other than spent fowl, within access commitment
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
0.95¢/kg
About HS Code 1601.00.21.00
HS code 1601.00.21.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, other than in cans or glass jars: - Other than spent fowl, within access commitment. It falls under Chapter 16 — Preparations of meat, fish of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 1601 and subheading 1601.00. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 1601.00.21.00 is 0.95¢/kg. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used. 14 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 14 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 1601.00.21.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 1601.00.21.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (0.95¢/kg) | $95 |
| GST (5%) | $505 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,600 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 1601.00.21.00
What is HS code 1601.00.21.00?
HS code 1601.00.21.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, other than in cans or glass jars: - Other than spent fowl, within access commitment". It sits under Chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, fish) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 1601.00.21.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 1601.00.21.00 is 0.95¢/kg. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
Can I import 1601.00.21.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 1601.00.21.00 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 1601.00.21.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 1601.00.21.00 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 1601.00.21.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 1601.00.21.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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14 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Related HS Codes
Other codes under chapter 16
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1601.00.11.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - In cans or glass jars: - Of poultry of heading 01.05 | 12.5% |
| 1601.00.19.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - In cans or glass jars: - Other | 12.5% |
| 1601.00.22.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, other than in cans or glass jars: - Other than spent fowl, over access commitment | 238% |
| 1601.00.23.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, other than in cans or glass jars: - Spent fowl | Free |
| 1601.00.31.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of turkeys, other than in cans or glass jars: - Within access commitment | 0.95¢/kg |
| 1601.00.32.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Of turkeys, other than in cans or glass jars: - Over access commitment | 154.5% |
| 1601.00.90 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Other | Free |
| 1601.00.90.10 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Other - Pork sausages | Free |
| 1601.00.90.20 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Other - Other sausages, fresh, chilled or frozen | Free |
| 1601.00.90.80 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Other - Other sausages, cured | Free |
| 1601.00.90.90 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. - Other - Other: - Other | Free |
Real products CBSA has classified
From CBSA advance rulings on tariff classification. Each ruling concerns one specific good.
Rulings in subheading 1601.00
Same product family — these rulings were not issued for this code.
- Central Park Deli Cheddar Jalapeno Smokie1601.00.90.10
- Rollitos Chorizo and Iberico Cheese1601.00.90.10
- Pronti Genoa Salami and Provolone Cheese1601.00.90.80
- Butcher's Best Cheddar Smokie1601.00.90.10