Canned Crawfish Tails
Canned crawfish tails are peeled, cooked tails of freshwater crawfish preserved in water or sauce. They are classified under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans or glass jars, a popular ingredient in Cajun cooking.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the crawfish tails are frozen or packed in non-can/jar containers
This item covers other prepared or preserved crayfish not in cans or glass jars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the crawfish species and ensure it is listed as 'crawfish' on the customs declaration
• Check that the cans are not damaged and that the product meets CFIA standards for canned seafood
• Keep records of the processing method to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.40.10
Canned Freshwater Lobster
Canned freshwater lobster, also known as crayfish, from Louisiana red swamp, is packed in hot sauce. It is classified under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in cans, a Cajun specialty.
Frozen Peeled Louisiana Crawfish Tails
Frozen peeled Louisiana crawfish tails are tail meat from freshwater red swamp crawfish, frozen for use in etouffee or boils. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, but only if in cans or glass jars; frozen packaging may require the sibling item.
Grade A Peeled Crawfish Tails
Grade A peeled crawfish tails are premium tail meat from farm-raised freshwater crawfish, IQF for minimal ice glaze. They are classified under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, provided they are in cans or glass jars.
IQF Peeled Red Claw Crawfish Tails
IQF peeled red claw crawfish tails are individually quick frozen tails from red claw crawfish, a freshwater species. They fall under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, but only if packaged in cans or glass jars.
Peeled Freshwater Crawfish Tail Meat
Peeled freshwater crawfish tail meat is frozen tail meat from freshwater crawfish, primarily sourced from aquaculture. It is classified under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, if in cans or glass jars.
Peeled Pacific White Crawfish Tail Meat
Peeled Pacific white crawfish tail meat is peeled and deveined tail meat from freshwater signal crawfish, frozen in 1-lb blocks. It falls under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish, only if in cans or glass jars.