Individually Quick Frozen Lobster Meat in Metal Cans
Individually quick frozen (IQF) lobster meat from Homarus spp., hermetically sealed in small metal cans for gourmet markets. This product is smoked, frozen, and classified under tariff item 0306.12.10, which covers smoked lobsters (Homarus spp.). The IQF process and canning do not exclude it from this heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | +25.0% | 29% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobster meat is frozen but not smoked
Non-smoked frozen lobster meat falls under other frozen lobsters.
If the meat is from live, fresh, or chilled lobsters
Live, fresh, or chilled lobster products are classified elsewhere.
If the meat is cooked or otherwise prepared beyond smoking
Prepared lobster meat is classified in Chapter 16.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled as smoked and IQF, and provide species documentation for Homarus spp
• CBSA may inspect the cans for integrity and labeling compliance
• Verify if a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import declaration is needed
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