Brine-Preserved Pickling Cucumbers from United States
Brine-preserved pickling cucumbers are cucumbers grown specifically for pickling and temporarily preserved in a weak brine solution to maintain quality during shipment to processing facilities. They are unsuitable for immediate consumption in this state, as the brine preservation is solely for transport and storage prior to further processing. This falls under tariff item 0711.40.90 as 'Other' cucumbers and gherkins provisionally preserved.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the brine solution is not intended for direct consumption and that the cucumbers remain unsuitable for immediate eating
• Declare the product as provisionally preserved under heading 07.11, and keep records of the preservation method for CBSA verification
• Verify if any supplementary notes apply to seasonal imports