Organic Fiddlehead Fern Sprouts
Organic fiddlehead fern sprouts are the young, curled fronds of the ostrich fern, harvested in early spring and shipped fresh or chilled. They are classified as 'other vegetables' under tariff item 0709.99.90 because they are not specifically named elsewhere in Chapter 07. Certified organic status does not affect the tariff classification, as the Customs Tariff does not distinguish by production method.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fiddleheads are frozen
Frozen vegetables are classified in heading 07.10, not 07.09.
If the fiddleheads are provisionally preserved in brine or sulphur water
Heading 07.11 covers vegetables treated solely for provisional preservation, provided they are unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If the fiddleheads are prepared or preserved by means other than freezing
Prepared vegetable preparations fall in Chapter 20, not Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fiddleheads are fresh or chilled, not dried, frozen, or preserved, as those fall under different headings
• The weight of packaging must be included in the dutiable weight per supplementary note 1
• Verify that the shipment meets CFIA requirements for fresh vegetables, including phytosanitary certification
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