Canned Maine Lobster Meat from Mexico
Canned Maine lobster meat consists of cooked lobster meat from Homarus americanus, packed in brine or oil for long-term storage. It falls under tariff item 1605.10.10 as it is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling in water, and not further prepared or preserved beyond canning.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is shelled and cooked only by steaming or boiling; any additional preparation (e.g
• breading) would shift classification
• Verify the canning process does not add sauces or seasonings that could alter the tariff item
• Keep records of the cooking method and species (Homarus americanus) for CBSA verification