Bottled Preserved Sea Cucumbers from Mexico
Dried sea cucumbers that are rehydrated, cooked, and preserved in bottles with soy sauce or brine are prepared aquatic invertebrates. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.69.00 as 'other' prepared echinoderms, distinct from fresh or frozen forms.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Verify the preservation method (brine or soy sauce) meets Chapter 16 preparation standards
• Provide the scientific name (Holothuroidea) and processing details to customs
• Ensure the product is not simply dried, as that may fall under a different classification