Chilled Octopus Flour from China
Chilled octopus flour is a fine powder made from fresh octopus mantle, a cephalopod mollusc, intended for human consumption in Asian cuisines or as a protein supplement. It is classified under this tariff item as a smoked mollusc flour, fit for human consumption, and is not excluded by Chapter 3 notes.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Ensure the octopus flour is smoked and not raw or dried to match the tariff item
• Keep records of the smoking process and species identification
• Verify CFIA import requirements for cephalopod products