Live Blood Cockles (Tegillarca granosa) from China
Live blood cockles (Tegillarca granosa) are bivalve molluscs from the Arcidae family, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 0307.71.00. These cockles are live-shipped in aerated boxes for Thai and Indonesian cuisine, chilled to slow their metabolism during transport. Their classification is supported by the family designation and their live state.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Maintain the cockles alive using aerated, chilled packaging and verify they are alive at the border
• Include the species name Tegillarca granosa and family Arcidae on the commercial invoice
• Check CFIA requirements for live molluscan shellfish imports, including any permits or health certificates