Canned Crab Meat
Canned crab meat consists of cooked and processed crab flesh packed in brine or oil. It falls under tariff item 1605.40.10 as a prepared or preserved crustacean, specifically crayfish, in cans or glass jars.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crab meat is not packed in cans or glass jars, e.g., in pouches or frozen blocks
This sibling item covers other prepared or preserved crustaceans not specifically in cans or glass jars.
If the product is homogenized and put up for retail sale as food for infants or young children
Homogenized preparations of crustaceans are classified under this heading regardless of packaging.
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
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled with the species of crab and the packing medium (brine or oil)
• Verify that the cans meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) labeling requirements for fish products
• Keep records of the processing method to confirm classification under this tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.40.10
Canned Crawfish Tails
Canned crawfish tails are peeled, cooked tails of freshwater crawfish preserved in water or sauce. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans, a common ingredient in Cajun cooking.
Canned Langoustine Tails
Canned langoustine tails are Norway lobster tails preserved in cans, typically in brine or water. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans or glass jars.
Canned Mantis Shrimp
Canned mantis shrimp are cooked and packed whole or segmented in cans, often in brine. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans or glass jars.
Frozen Peeled Louisiana Crawfish Tails
Frozen peeled Louisiana crawfish tails are peeled tail meat from freshwater red swamp crawfish, frozen for year-round use. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, though freezing may affect classification.
Grade A Peeled Crawfish Tails
Grade A peeled crawfish tails are premium peeled tail meat from farm-raised freshwater crawfish, IQF for minimal ice glaze. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, though the IQF packaging may affect classification.
IQF Peeled Red Claw Crawfish Tails
IQF peeled red claw crawfish tails are individually quick frozen peeled tails from red claw crawfish, a freshwater species. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, though the IQF packaging may affect classification.