Preserved Sea Urchin Gonads from Japan
Preserved sea urchin gonads, commonly known as uni, are brined and packaged for use as a sushi ingredient or gourmet delicacy. As a prepared aquatic invertebrate, this product falls under tariff item 1605.40.90, which covers other aquatic invertebrates not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the sea urchin gonads are fully processed and preserved, as fresh or frozen products would be classified under Chapter 3
• Provide detailed documentation on the preservation method (e.g
• brining) and packaging to assist CBSA officers
• Ensure the product is labeled with the species of sea urchin for accurate classification