Smoked Belon Oysters from China
Smoked Belon oysters are a gourmet product where fresh Belon oysters (Ostrea edulis) are preserved through a smoking process, enhancing their flavor and shelf life. This preparation falls under tariff item 1605.51.00 as oysters, prepared or preserved, since smoking is a method of preservation covered by Chapter 16.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
2%
Import Tips
• Ensure the oysters are fully smoked and not raw or lightly smoked, as raw products fall under Chapter 3
• Declare the species (Ostrea edulis) and preservation method accurately on customs documentation
• Check if a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is required for molluscs