California Wild Rice from Germany
California wild rice (Zizania texana or cultivated strains) is grown in Sacramento Valley paddies, mimicking natural lake conditions. It is explicitly under tariff item 1008.90.00 as wild rice despite cultivation.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Confirm the wild rice is in whole grain form, not hulled or processed, to stay within this tariff item
• Provide the scientific name Zizania texana on customs documents to prevent misclassification
• Ensure the product meets CFIA import standards for food use