Fresh Chilled Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria scabra) from Germany
Fresh chilled black sea cucumbers (Holothuria scabra), also known as sandfish, are imported on ice for high-end restaurants specializing in Asian fusion cuisine. They fall under tariff item 0308.11.00 as live, fresh or chilled sea cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, which are aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the sea cucumbers are clearly labeled as fresh or chilled and not frozen, dried, or smoked, as those fall under different tariff items
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption to avoid classification under Chapter 5