Dried Shrimp Meal Powder from Mexico
Dried shrimp meal powder is a finely milled powder obtained by dehydrating and grinding shrimp, intended for use in human dietary supplements or as a culinary thickening agent. It is classified under this tariff item as a flour of crustaceans fit for human consumption, per the chapter notes that exclude products unfit for human use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as fit for human consumption, as products unfit for human use fall under Chapter 5 or heading 23.01
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the powder does not contain additives that could shift classification to Chapter 16