Frozen Hermit Crab Meat
Frozen hermit crab meat (Pagurus spp.), extracted from shells and packed raw in bulk. These anomuran crabs are classified under tariff item 0306.19.00 as other frozen crustaceans, as they are not shrimp, prawns, or cold-water species. The product is raw and not cooked or smoked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | +25.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0301110000–0309909900).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0306).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crab meat is cooked by steaming or boiling
Cooked crab products are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is raw and not cooked, as cooked crab meat may be classified elsewhere
• Provide species identification (Pagurus spp.) and origin to support the tariff classification
• Check if a CFIA import permit is needed for crustacean products
Related Products under Tariff item 0306.19.00
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Bulk Frozen Antarctic Krill for Omega-3 Processing
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Frozen Argentine Red Shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri)
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.
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