Spicy Shrimp
Cooked spicy seasoned shrimp, non-airtight. The shrimp are cooked and seasoned with spices, preserving them as a prepared crustacean product.
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 spicy shrimp are in airtight containers
Airtight packaging would change the subheading classification.
If the product is a sauce with shrimp pieces as a minor component
Preparations with less than 20% shrimp fall outside Chapter 16.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Verify the shrimp content exceeds 20% by weight, as spices may add bulk
• Ensure the packaging is not airtight to qualify
• Provide the spice ingredient list to the CBSA for classification review
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