Fresh Chickpea Pods from Mexico
Fresh chickpea pods (Cicer arietinum) are immature, green pods harvested before the seeds fully develop, typically sold unshelled for specialty markets. They are classified as leguminous vegetables, fresh or chilled, under tariff item 0708.90.00 because they are not dried or shelled and are not covered by more specific headings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0701100000–0714900090).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the pods are truly fresh or chilled and not dried, as dried chickpeas fall under heading 07.13
• Include package weight in the declared weight for duty calculation, per supplementary note 1
• Verify the shipment is free of soil and pests to meet CBSA plant health requirements