Seafood Paella with Crab and Tuna from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• 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