Freeze-Dried Crickets from China
Freeze-dried crickets (Acheta domesticus) are dried using freeze-drying to retain nutritional value, sold as a crunchy human snack. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried edible insects, as freeze-drying is a form of drying per section note 2.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the freeze-drying process does not involve added ingredients
• Label the product for human consumption with nutritional information
• Verify the product meets CFIA labeling requirements for pre-packaged foods