Fresh Salsify Root
Fresh salsify root, also known as oyster plant, is a long, slender edible root vegetable with a delicate oyster-like flavor. It is explicitly listed under tariff item 0706.90.40, which covers salsify and celeriac.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the salsify is processed beyond fresh or chilled, such as cut or peeled in a way that changes its classification.
The 'Other' item covers edible roots not specifically listed, but processed forms may fall elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is fresh or chilled, not dried or preserved, to stay under this tariff item
• Include package weight in the declared weight per supplementary note 1
• Verify that no pests or soil residues are present to meet CFIA import standards
Related Products under Tariff item 0706.90.40
Chilled Celeriac Turnip Rooted
Chilled celeriac with a turnip-like swollen base, known as turnip rooted celery, is a variety of celeriac. It falls under tariff item 0706.90.40, which specifically covers celeriac among edible roots.
Chilled Organic Celeriac
Certified organic celeriac roots, fresh or chilled, grown without synthetic pesticides. Classified under tariff item 0706.90.40 as celeriac, an edible root, with organic certification noted for statistical purposes.
Fresh Bunch Celeriac Roots
Fresh celeriac roots bunched by tops for retail sale, harvested and chilled. Tariff item 0706.90.40 covers celeriac as a distinct edible root, whether bunched or loose.
Fresh Celeriac Root
Fresh celeriac root, also known as celery root, is a variety of celery cultivated for its edible root. It is harvested fresh or chilled and is explicitly listed under tariff item 0706.90.40, which covers salsify and celeriac.
Fresh European Celeriac Globes
Large globe-shaped fresh celeriac from European cultivars, chilled for export. Falls under tariff item 0706.90.40 as celeriac, akin to salad beets in the edible roots hierarchy.
Fresh Scorzonera Root
Fresh scorzonera root, also known as black salsify, is a dark-skinned edible root with creamy flesh, supplied fresh or chilled. It qualifies under tariff item 0706.90.40 as similar to salsify and other listed roots.