Fresh Burro Plantains from Japan
Fresh Burro plantains are a small, stubby variety from Mexico and Central America, prized for their dense texture in dishes like tostones and patacones. They are imported green for controlled ripening and are classified as fresh plantains under tariff item 0803.10.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure plantains are declared as fresh and not chilled or frozen; include the weight of packaging in the declared weight for duty calculation
• Verify phytosanitary requirements with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before shipping