Canned Maine Lobster Meat
Canned lobster meat from Homarus americanus, cooked and packed in brine or oil for long-term storage. This product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, and not further prepared or preserved beyond canning, which aligns with tariff item 1605.10.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lobster meat is further prepared or preserved beyond steaming or boiling, such as with added seasonings or sauces.
This alternative covers other prepared or preserved lobster products that do not meet the specific criteria of being only shelled and cooked by steaming or boiling.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as shelled and cooked by steaming or boiling, with no additional preparation like sauces or breading
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty rates under trade agreements
• Verify that the canning process meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for seafood imports
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