Frozen Horsehair Crab from Mexico
Whole frozen horsehair crabs (Erimacrus isenbeckii), a Japanese species with spiny shells, exported from Russia or Japan. These are frozen raw and in the shell, making them classifiable under tariff item 0306.93.00 as 'other crabs' not specifically named elsewhere in the subheading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the crabs are frozen raw (not cooked) to avoid reclassification under cooked crustacean headings
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify species name on the commercial invoice to support classification as 'other crabs'