Frozen Bamboo Shoots from Germany
Frozen bamboo shoots are the tender shoots of the bamboo plant, harvested young, briefly steamed or boiled, then frozen to preserve freshness. They are classified as 'other vegetables' under tariff item 0710.80.00 because they are not specifically named elsewhere in heading 07.10 and are prepared only by steaming or boiling before freezing.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the bamboo shoots are only steamed or boiled (not cooked otherwise) before freezing to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the correct weight including packaging, as per supplementary note 1
• Keep records of the freezing process to demonstrate compliance if requested by CBSA