Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) from Mexico
Frozen Argentine red shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri), whole and raw, are crustaceans that fall under tariff item 0306.19.00 as 'other' frozen crustaceans. They are neither cooked, smoked, nor processed into flours, meals, or pellets, aligning with the chapter's exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the shrimp are raw and not cooked or smoked to qualify under this item
• Declare the scientific name (Pleoticus muelleri) on customs documents to avoid misclassification
• Verify the product is fit for human consumption to avoid Chapter 5 classification