Seafood Gumbo with Crab and Catfish from Japan
A frozen stew combining crab and catfish fillets with okra, rice, and roux. It falls under tariff item 1605.10.00 because crab is the predominant crustacean component, and the preparation contains over 20% by weight of crustaceans and fish, as required by Chapter 16 Note 2.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the crab content exceeds 20% by weight of the total product to qualify for this tariff item
• Verify that the product is not classified under Chapter 3 as a fresh or frozen preparation, which would change the duty rate
• Keep records of ingredient weights for CBSA verification