Crab Cake with Cod Fillers
Pre-cooked crab cakes incorporating crab meat blended with cod fish, breadcrumbs, and spices, frozen for retail. This product is under 1605.10.00 as a crab-based prepared meal containing fish meat (cod), with crab as the predominant seafood.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cod content is equal to or greater than the crab content
Prepared fish preparations would take precedence if fish predominates.
If the crab cakes are considered stuffed pasta products
Not applicable here, but included for completeness.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep the crab cakes frozen during import and provide temperature logs if requested
• Confirm that the crab meat weight exceeds the cod weight
• Ensure the packaging lists all ingredients and allergens in both English and French
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