Smoked Shrimp
Lightly smoked, cooked, and frozen whole shrimp. The smoking and cooking are preparation processes that impart flavour and preserve the shrimp, classifying them 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 in airtight containers
Airtight packaging leads to a different subheading.
If the shrimp are only smoked without cooking
Smoking alone may not constitute full preparation under 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
• Document the smoking process and any smoke flavourings used to CBSA
• Ensure the shrimp are fully cooked and smoked to qualify as prepared
• Verify compliance with Canadian food safety standards for smoked seafood
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.29.00
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.
Grilled Shrimp
Flash-grilled and frozen peeled shrimp with light seasoning. The grilling process is a form of preparation that goes beyond simple preservation, classifying these shrimp under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared or preserved shrimps.
Herb-Crusted Shrimp
Peeled shrimp coated in herb breadcrumbs, pre-baked and frozen. The pre-baking and breadcrumb coating are preparation processes that make the product ready-to-heat, classifying it under tariff item 1605.29.00 as 'Other' prepared shrimps.