Smoked Dried Sea Cucumbers
Smoked dried sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea) that have been lightly smoked and then dried without cooking. They are used in traditional soups and rehydrated before consumption, and the smoking process qualifies them under tariff item 0308.19.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | +25.0% | 29% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sea cucumbers are smoked but not dried, or if the smoking process is not documented.
This sibling item covers other preparations of sea cucumbers that do not meet the specific 'smoked' criteria.
If the product is smoked but also cooked before or during smoking.
Heading 0308 includes smoked aquatic invertebrates whether or not cooked, but this item is specific to sea cucumbers; however, if cooked, it may still fall under 0308.19.10, so this alternative is unlikely.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as smoked and dried, and retain documentation of the smoking process to support classification
• Verify that the sea cucumbers are fit for human consumption and meet CFIA labelling requirements
• Declare the species (e.g
• Stichopus japonicus) to avoid CITES or species-specific restrictions