Chilled Sugar Snap Peas in Bulk from Germany
Bulk-packed chilled sugar snap peas are harvested at peak tenderness, rapidly cooled to extend shelf life, and shipped unshelled. They fall under tariff item 0708.10.91 as fresh or chilled leguminous vegetables (peas, Pisum sativum) imported during a period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the CBSA President, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Verify whether the CBSA has issued an order specifying the 12-week import period for this tariff item; if not, the goods may fall under 0708.10.99
• Ensure the peas are fresh or chilled, not frozen or dried, and are unshelled
• Include package weight in the customs value for duty calculation, as per supplementary note 1