Marinated Shrimp
Cooked shrimp soaked in an oil-based marinade, vacuum-packed frozen. The cooking and marinating are preparation processes that enhance flavour and shelf-life, classifying this product under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vacuum-packed product is considered airtight
Airtight containers lead to a different subheading.
If the shrimp are raw and only marinated
Raw marinated shrimp without cooking fall under Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the marinade ingredients and oil type to CBSA, as some oils may be subject to separate duties
• Ensure the vacuum-packaging does not constitute an airtight container for classification purposes
• Verify the shrimp are fully cooked to meet preparation standards
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.29.00
Black Tiger Cooked Shrimp
Cooked black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon), shell-on and frozen, with distinctive blue-black stripes. These prepared crustaceans are classified under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'other' shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved.
Breaded Butterfly Shrimp
Breaded and pre-fried butterfly-cut shrimp, individually quick frozen for retail sale. The breading and frying constitute preparation beyond simple preservation, placing these under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'other' prepared shrimps and prawns.
Breaded Frozen Shrimp
Breaded frozen shrimp that are fully cooked and individually quick frozen, prepared for retail consumption. The breading and cooking process constitutes preparation beyond simple cleaning, placing them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
Butterfly Shrimp
Butterflied, breaded, and pre-fried shrimp tails, individually quick frozen for retail. The butterflying, breading, and pre-frying are preparation processes that go beyond simple preservation, classifying them under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.
Citrus Glazed Shrimp
Cooked shrimp with a citrus glaze coating, frozen in portions. The cooking and glazing are preparation processes that make the product suitable for direct consumption, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
Cocktail Shrimp Ring
Pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp arranged in a plastic ring tray with cocktail sauce, ready-to-eat. The cooking, peeling, and arrangement for retail sale are preparation processes, placing this product under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.