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Lobster Meat Pickled in Brine Drums

Cooked lobster meat pickled in heavy brine within food-grade drums for industrial processing. The product is shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling, and preserved in brine without further preparation, fitting tariff item 1605.30.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.30.90Higher: 4% vs Free

If the brine includes additional flavorings or seasonings beyond simple preservation.

This alternative covers lobster products that are prepared or preserved with added ingredients, not just cooked and preserved in brine.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the brine solution is solely for preservation and does not add flavoring or other ingredients that would change the tariff classification

• Provide detailed product specifications to CBSA to confirm the product is not further prepared

• Verify that the drums meet CFIA packaging and labeling requirements for food imports