Dried Sea Cucumber (Boschmaia spp.) from Mexico
Dried sea cucumbers of the Boschmaia species are prepared by cleaning, boiling, and sun-drying to preserve them for culinary use. This drying process is a form of preparation or preservation, qualifying the product for tariff item 1605.61.00 as prepared or preserved sea cucumbers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Ensure the drying process involves boiling or cooking, as simply sun-drying fresh sea cucumbers may be classified under Chapter 3
• Provide documentation of the preparation steps to customs officers
• Verify the species name and origin, as some species may have import restrictions