Frozen Purple Sea Urchin Gonads (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) from United States
Frozen sea urchin roe, or uni, harvested from purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus), commonly used in sushi and Japanese cuisine. This is a frozen aquatic invertebrate other than crustaceans or molluscs, specifically a sea urchin of the Strongylocentrotus genus, and is not smoked, so it falls under '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 labelled as frozen and not smoked to avoid misclassification
• Provide the scientific name on the commercial invoice to facilitate CBSA processing
• Check if the product meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for seafood