Smoked Dried Sea Cucumbers from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• 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