Smoked Cooked Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus) from Japan
These are European edible sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) that have been hot-smoked after light precooking, with the whole shells intact. The smoking process, whether or not preceded by cooking, is the defining characteristic that places them under tariff item 0308.29.10, which specifically covers smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as smoked and that the smoking process is documented, as CBSA may verify this to distinguish it from other preparations
• Verify that the sea urchins are fit for human consumption and comply with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for smoked aquatic products
• Keep records of the species (Echinus esculentus) and the smoking method to support the tariff classification