Frozen Hermit Crab Meat from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• 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