Fresh Okra Pods from China
Fresh okra pods are green, ridged seed pods from the hibiscus plant, imported fresh or chilled for use in soups and stews. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other vegetables' because okra is not specifically named in any other heading of Chapter 07. This residual item covers fresh vegetables not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the okra is fresh or chilled, not frozen or canned, to qualify for heading 07.09
• The weight of packaging must be included in the dutiable weight per supplementary note 1
• Verify that the shipment meets CFIA import requirements for fresh vegetables, including any required permits