Pasteurized Blue Crab Meat in Cans
Pasteurized blue crab meat (Callinectes sapidus) packed in airtight tin cans, ready for direct consumption or use in recipes like crab cakes. This is a prepared crab product, not mixed with other seafood, and falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 as crab prepared or preserved.
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% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of pasteurization to demonstrate the product is prepared or preserved
• Ensure the cans are labelled with the species (Callinectes sapidus) and net weight
• Confirm that the pasteurization process meets CFIA's food safety requirements for low-acid canned foods
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