Chilled Matteuccia Fiddlehead Greens from Mexico
Chilled fiddlehead greens from Matteuccia struthiopteris, also known as ostrich fern, are young coiled fern shoots harvested in early spring. These are fresh or chilled vegetables, not dried or processed, and are classified under tariff item 0709.99.11 when imported during the specified period set by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the CBSA, not exceeding 16 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the fiddleheads are fresh or chilled and not dried, frozen, or otherwise preserved, as those fall under different headings
• Verify the import period aligns with the order specifying the 16-week window; import outside this period may require classification under 0709.99.19
• Include the weight of packages when calculating duties, per supplementary note 1 of Chapter 7