Imitation Crab Salad in Jar
A prepared salad made with surimi (pollock-based imitation crab containing fish meat), mayonnaise, celery, and onions, sealed in an airtight glass jar. This product falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as a preparation of crustaceans, specifically crab, since the surimi is crab-flavoured and the fish content does not alter its classification as a crab-based preparation.
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 fish content (pollock) is considered predominant by weight
Preparations of fish could apply if the fish meat outweighs the crab-flavoured components.
If the product is deemed a composite food preparation rather than a crustacean preparation
Other food preparations not elsewhere specified may apply if the crab character is not predominant.
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 label clearly indicates the surimi content and that it is classified as a prepared crustacean product
• Verify that the jar meets Canadian food import packaging and labelling requirements, including bilingual labelling
• Be prepared to provide a detailed ingredient breakdown to CBSA to confirm the classification
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