Crab and Salmon Croquettes
Frozen croquettes made from crab meat mixed with salmon fillets, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, ready for heating and serving. This product falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as it contains crab meat (a crustacean) prepared or preserved, and the presence of fish meat does not remove it from this heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪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 salmon content exceeds the crab content by weight
Chapter 16 Note 2 states that when a preparation contains two or more products, it is classified in the heading corresponding to the component that predominates by weight.
If the product contains other crustaceans in addition to crab
Other prepared crustaceans fall under this heading, but crab is specifically classified under 1605.10.00.
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 declared as a prepared crustacean product under 1605.10.00
• Verify that the crab content is the predominant component by weight, as per Chapter 16 Note 2
• Keep records of ingredient weights in case CBSA requests verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.10.00
Blue Crab Paella with Skipjack Tuna in Tin
Traditional paella-style meal with blue crab meat, skipjack tuna, rice, saffron, and peppers, preserved in airtight tins. Under tariff item 1605.10.00 as a crab prepared meal with fish meat in airtight containers.
California Roll with Real Crab and Smelt
Sushi rolls with crab leg meat, smelt roe, avocado, rice. This prepared crab meal with fish (smelt) is classified under 1605.10.00, as the crab is the main seafood component and the smelt roe is an accessory.
Crab and Anchovy Pasta in Jar
Shelf-stable pasta dish with crab meat, anchovies, garlic, and olive oil in airtight jars. Classified under tariff item 1605.10.00 as a crab prepared meal containing fish meat (anchovy).
Crab and Clam Chowder Mix
Chowder with crab, clams, potatoes, bacon bits, prepared. This product falls under 1605.10.00 as a crab preparation with molluscs and fish, with crab as the predominant seafood component.
Crab and Salmon Dip in Can
Creamy prepared dip blending crab meat, smoked salmon (fish meat), cream cheese, and herbs, packed in airtight cans. It meets tariff item 1605.10.00 criteria for crab products with fish meat as ready meals in airtight containers.
Crab and Shrimp Fried Rice
A ready-to-eat prepared meal featuring crab meat, shrimp, rice, vegetables, and seasonings, packaged for retail sale. It falls under 1605.10.00 as a crab product containing fish meat (shrimp) in the form of a prepared meal, with crab as the predominant seafood.