Jarred Lobster Meat
Jarred lobster meat is cooked, flaked lobster tail and claw meat preserved in oil or brine in glass jars. It falls under tariff item 1605.40.10 as prepared or preserved crayfish in glass jars, a premium ingredient for bisques and rolls.
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 lobster meat is frozen or vacuum-packed in pouches
This sibling item covers other prepared or preserved crustaceans not in cans or glass jars.
If the lobster meat is raw and not prepared or preserved
Unprepared lobster meat falls under Chapter 3, not Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lobster species (e.g
• Homarus americanus) is clearly labeled
• Verify the packing medium (oil or brine) and any preservatives comply with CFIA regulations
• Keep the product refrigerated if required by the label to maintain safety
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.40.10
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.
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
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