Live Dubia Roaches from Mexico
Live Dubia roaches (Blaptica dubia) are prolific breeders used primarily as feeder insects for reptiles and amphibians. They are flightless, easy to culture, and nutritionally superior to crickets. As live insects, they are classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0101210000–0106900090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0106).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the roaches are shipped in containers with adequate ventilation and food to prevent stress and mortality
• Declare them as feeder insects for pets to facilitate customs clearance
• Verify that Dubia roaches are not a regulated species in Canada; check with CFIA if unsure