Crab and Whitefish Stuffed Mussels from Mexico
Cooked mussels filled with a paste of crab meat and whitefish, topped with breadcrumbs. This product is classified in tariff item 1605.10.00 because the crab meat stuffing contains fish meat (whitefish), creating a prepared meal where crab is the primary crustacean.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the crab meat is the predominant component by weight over the whitefish and mussels
• Note that mussels are molluscs, but the crab content determines classification under 1605.10.00
• Ensure the product is properly declared as a prepared crustacean product