Sulfur Water Treated Cucumbers from Mexico
Sulfur water treated cucumbers are cucumbers preserved in sulfur water as a provisional method to prevent spoilage during long-distance transport to canneries or pickling plants. The state makes them inappropriate for immediate consumption without additional processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0711.40.90 as 'Other' provisionally preserved cucumbers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
10.5%
Import Tips
• Document that the sulfur water treatment is only for provisional preservation and not for direct consumption
• Ensure the cucumbers remain unsuitable for immediate eating and provide CBSA with the preservation details
• Confirm the sulfur water concentration is within acceptable limits for import