Smoked Dried Periwinkles from Japan
Smoked dried periwinkles are small marine snails that have been smoked and dried to achieve shelf stability without refrigeration. They are classified under tariff item 0307.99.10 as smoked molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, and are not excluded by Chapter 3 notes since they are fit for human consumption and not live mammals or fish.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Ensure the periwinkles are properly smoked and dried for shelf stability, and declare them as smoked molluscs under 0307.99.10
• Have documentation showing the smoking process and that they are fit for human consumption to avoid reclassification
• Verify any additional requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Act for imported food products