Fresh Malabar Spinach from Japan
Fresh Malabar spinach (Basella alba), a vining garden spinach alternative with thick, mucilaginous leaves, is included as 'other' under tariff item 0709.70.00 when fresh or chilled. Used in Asian cuisines for its unique texture, it is not dried or processed.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the spinach is fresh or chilled and not dried, frozen, or preserved, as those forms fall under other headings
• Include package weight in the declared value for duty calculation per supplementary note 1
• Verify the CBSA's current import requirements for leafy greens, including any phytosanitary certificates