Dried Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea) from United States
Air-dried sea cucumbers of the class Holothuroidea, commonly known as bêche-de-mer, are a prized ingredient in Asian cuisine. They are rehydrated before cooking and are classified as dried aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, falling under tariff item 0308.19.90 as 'Other'.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is dried (including dehydrated or freeze-dried) and not smoked, as smoked items fall under sibling item 0308.19.10
• Declare the scientific name (Holothuroidea) on customs documentation to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption; if unfit, it may be classified under Chapter 5