Fresh Chilled Cockles from United States
Fresh chilled cockles (Cerastoderma edule) are small bivalve molluscs harvested from intertidal zones and packed in chilled seawater to maintain freshness. They are presented live, fresh or chilled without any processing, falling squarely under tariff item 0307.91.00 for other molluscs in that state.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure the cockles are accompanied by a valid import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) if required for live bivalves
• Declare the species (Cerastoderma edule) and state (chilled) accurately on the CBSA customs declaration
• Check for any temporary import restrictions related to marine biotoxins in the harvest area