Bulk Dried Carob Fruit from Mexico
Bulk dried carob fruit, consisting of whole or broken pods from the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), is a natural sweetener used for processing into powder, syrups, or extracts. It falls under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in dried form, primarily for human consumption, and is not further processed beyond drying.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the carob fruit is dried and not roasted or otherwise processed beyond drying, as further processing may change classification
• Declare the product as locust beans (carob) under 1212.92.00 and provide a phytosanitary certificate if required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)