Seafood Paella with Crab and Tuna
A frozen paella meal with crab chunks, tuna, rice, saffron, and vegetables, designed for microwave heating. It is classified under 1605.10.00 because crab is the defining crustacean, and the product contains more than 20% by weight of crustaceans and fish, as per Chapter 16 Note 2.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tuna content predominates by weight over crab
Chapter 16 Note 2 directs classification to the heading of the predominant component.
If the product is stuffed pasta or a rice-based dish with minimal seafood
Stuffed products of heading 19.02 are excluded from Chapter 16 provisions.
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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
• Confirm that crab is the predominant crustacean by weight, as tuna is a secondary ingredient
• Be prepared to provide a detailed ingredient breakdown to CBSA if requested
• The product must be prepared or preserved, not raw, to stay under this tariff item
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