Red Wiggler Composting Worms from Mexico
Red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida) are live earthworms used for vermicomposting to break down organic waste. They are classified as other live animals under tariff item 0106.90.00, as they are non-aquatic annelids not covered by other headings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredCFIAAll ProgramsMay be required
- 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).
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 0101210000–0106900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the worms are free of soil and pests to meet CFIA import requirements
• Declare the shipment as live animals for composting under 0106.90.00
• Verify any provincial regulations on live worm imports