Spicy Breaded Frozen Shrimp from Mexico
Spicy breaded frozen shrimp are raw or pre-cooked shrimp coated with a seasoned breading containing chili and spices, then frozen for retail or foodservice. The breading and freezing preserve the shrimp, qualifying them as prepared or preserved crustaceans under tariff item 1605.21.00, which covers shrimp not in airtight containers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the shrimp are not packed in airtight containers (e.g
• vacuum-sealed or tin cans) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the exact species (e.g
• Penaeus vannamei) and provide cooking/breading details to the CBSA to support classification
• Check for any anti-dumping or special measures on shrimp from specific countries before shipping