Breaded and Fried Frog Legs
Breaded and fried frog legs, ready-to-eat or reheat, are a prepared food product of frog meat. Because they are cooked and coated, they fall under tariff item 1602.90.10 as prepared meals rather than as fresh or frozen frog meat of Chapter 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
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 frog legs are canned or packed in glass jars
Canned or jarred preparations are classified separately from other prepared meals.
If the product is not a prepared meal and not canned or jarred
Other prepared frog meat not meeting the prepared meal definition falls here.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is fully cooked and packaged for retail sale to qualify as a prepared meal
• Declare the frog species to the CBSA if requested, as some species may be regulated
• Keep cooking and packaging documentation handy for tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.90.10
Canned Antelope Luncheon
Canned antelope luncheon meat is a preserved meat loaf product. As a prepared meal, it falls under tariff item 1602.90.10, distinct from fresh antelope meat.
Canned Bison Spread
Canned bison spread is a preserved ground bison meat product. The cooking and canning process makes it a prepared meal under tariff item 1602.90.10.
Canned Chicken Luncheon Meat
Canned chicken luncheon meat, made from ground chicken with seasonings, is a prepared poultry product. It falls under tariff item 1602.90.10 as a prepared meal, not as a specific poultry preparation.
Canned Frog Legs in Brine
Canned frog legs in brine are a preserved frog meat product, cooked and sealed for shelf stability. As a prepared meal, they are classified under tariff item 1602.90.10, distinct from fresh or frozen frog meat.
Canned Goat Meat Curry Paste
Canned goat meat curry paste is a preserved goat meat product blended with spices. The cooking and canning process qualifies it as a prepared meal under tariff item 1602.90.10.
Canned Kangaroo Meat
Canned kangaroo meat is a preserved game meat product. The canning process makes it a prepared meal under tariff item 1602.90.10, distinct from fresh kangaroo meat.