School Science Live Worm Kits from Japan
Live earthworms in educational kits for biology classes are classified under tariff item 0106.90.00. These are non-aquatic annelids used for educational purposes, falling under 'other live animals' in the Customs Tariff of Canada.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 kits are free of soil and pests to meet CFIA import requirements
• Declare the shipment as live animals for educational use under 0106.90.00
• Verify any provincial restrictions on live worm imports