Imitation Crab Salad in Jar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• 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