Live Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) from Mexico
Live purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) are harvested from Pacific coastal waters and transported alive in chilled seawater systems for immediate processing into uni, the prized edible gonads. They fall under tariff item 0308.21.00 as live Strongylocentrotus spp. sea urchins.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the live sea urchins are shipped in appropriate containers with oxygenated seawater to maintain viability
• Verify that the species Strongylocentrotus purpuratus is correctly documented for customs
• Check CFIA guidelines for importing live aquatic invertebrates