Tempura Crab Bites with Whiting from Germany
Battered and fried crab-surimi pieces mixed with whiting fish, served as frozen appetizers. This falls under 1605.10.00 because crab surimi is the primary crustacean component, and the product contains more than 20% by weight of crustaceans and fish, as required by Chapter 16 Note 2.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the crab surimi content is higher than the whiting fish content to maintain classification under 1605.10.00
• The product must be prepared (battered and fried), not raw
• Keep detailed production records to show the weight ratio of crab to fish for CBSA