Poached Shrimp
Poached tail-off shrimp, bulk frozen in non-airtight packaging. The shrimp are cooked by poaching and preserved by freezing, qualifying as prepared crustaceans under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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 the shrimp are packed in airtight containers
Airtight packaging places the product in the 'in airtight container' subheading.
If the shrimp are raw, not cooked or otherwise prepared
Raw frozen shrimp fall under Chapter 3 as crustaceans, not prepared products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the packaging is not airtight (e.g
• open trays or bags) to qualify for this item
• Declare the product as 'prepared shrimp, frozen, not in airtight container' to the CBSA
• Keep records of the cooking process to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.21.00
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Breaded Shrimp
Breaded and pre-fried shrimp tails, frozen in non-airtight trays for foodservice use. The breading and frying process prepares the shrimp, and the non-airtight packaging places it under tariff item 1605.21.00.
Butterflied Shrimp
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