Smoked Locust Snacks from China
Smoked desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) packaged for human consumption are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The smoking process preserves the locusts without further preparation, keeping them within the scope of this heading.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
11%
Import Tips
• Verify that the locusts are fit for human consumption and not otherwise prepared or preserved beyond smoking
• Provide documentation on the smoking process and ensure CFIA labeling requirements are met