Organic Fiddlehead Fern Sprouts
Certified organic fresh fiddleheads from ostrich ferns, harvested at peak tenderness and chilled for shipment, are fresh or chilled vegetables. They fall under tariff item 0709.99.11 when imported during the specified period set by order, not exceeding 16 weeks in a 12-month period ending March 31.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported outside the specified 16-week period
This covers other fresh or chilled parsley when the seasonal order does not apply.
If the fiddleheads are frozen
Frozen vegetables are classified under heading 07.10.
If the fiddleheads are processed beyond fresh or chilled
Prepared vegetables fall under Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure organic certification is recognized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for organic claims
• Verify the import period aligns with the CBSA order; otherwise, use 0709.99.19
• Include package weight in duty calculations as per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.99.11
Chilled Matteuccia Fiddlehead Greens
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.
Chilled Wild Harvested Fiddleheads
Wild-harvested fresh fiddlehead greens, chilled to preserve texture, are young fern shoots from species like Matteuccia struthiopteris. As fresh or chilled vegetables, they qualify for tariff item 0709.99.11 when imported during the seasonal period specified by order, not exceeding 16 weeks in a 12-month period ending March 31.
Fresh Athyrium Fiddleheads
Fresh Athyrium fiddleheads, from the lady fern, are cleaned, trimmed, and shipped chilled as a specialty green. These are fresh or chilled vegetables, not dried or processed, and fall under tariff item 0709.99.11 when imported during the specified period set by order, not exceeding 16 weeks in a 12-month period ending March 31.
Fresh Ostrich Fern Fiddleheads
Fresh ostrich fern fiddleheads, tightly coiled and vibrant green, are sold fresh or chilled for culinary use. As fresh or chilled vegetables, they are classified under tariff item 0709.99.11 when imported during the specified period set by order, not exceeding 16 weeks in a 12-month period ending March 31.