Frozen Crab Meal
Frozen crab meal is a coarsely ground product made from frozen crab meat, intended for human consumption in soups, seafood patties, or as a protein supplement. It falls under tariff item 0309.90.10 as a meal of crustaceans that is fit for human consumption, as heading 03.09 covers flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans fit for human consumption.
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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meal is not frozen but processed in another way
The sibling item 0309.90.99 covers other crustacean meals not specifically frozen.
If the product is prepared or preserved beyond simple grinding
Prepared crustacean products fall under Chapter 16 rather than Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as fit for human consumption and not for animal feed, as this affects classification
• Provide a detailed product description and ingredient list to the CBSA officer to support the tariff classification
• Verify that the frozen crab meal meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for seafood products
Related Products under Tariff item 0309.90.10
Frozen Antarctic Krill Flour
Frozen Antarctic krill flour is a finely ground flour made from frozen Antarctic krill, suitable for human consumption as a nutritional supplement. It falls under tariff item 0309.90.10 as a flour of crustaceans fit for human consumption, as heading 03.09 covers such products.
Frozen Antarctic Krill Meal Powder
Frozen Antarctic krill meal powder is a coarse-ground meal from frozen Antarctic krill, processed for direct human dietary use like in smoothies or capsules. It is classified under tariff item 0309.90.10 as a meal of crustaceans fit for human consumption, consistent with heading 03.09.
Frozen Antarctic Krill Pellets for Supplements
Frozen Antarctic krill pellets for supplements are agglomerated pellets from frozen Antarctic krill using minimal binder, designed as human food supplements rich in EPA/DHA. They fall under tariff item 0309.90.10 as pellets of crustaceans fit for human consumption, per the chapter note defining pellets.
Frozen Crawfish Flour
Frozen crawfish flour is a powdered product derived from frozen crawfish, used in Cajun cooking, breading, or nutritional supplements for human consumption. It is classified under tariff item 0309.90.10 as a flour of crustaceans fit for human consumption, consistent with heading 03.09 which covers flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans.
Frozen Crawfish Meal Powder
Frozen crawfish meal powder is a coarse frozen meal derived from dehydrated freshwater crawfish, intended for soups, seasonings, or nutritional shakes for human use. It is classified under tariff item 0309.90.10 as a meal of crustaceans fit for human consumption, consistent with heading 03.09.
Frozen Crawfish Protein Meal
Frozen crawfish protein meal is a high-protein meal powder from frozen freshwater crawfish tails, used in smoothies or meal replacements for human nutrition. It falls under tariff item 0309.90.10 as a meal of crustaceans fit for human consumption, as heading 03.09 covers such products.