Preserved Tunicate (Sea Squirt) in Oil from China
Preserved tunicate in oil consists of sea squirts that are cooked and packed in oil pouches as a delicacy. Tunicates are chordates but are treated as aquatic invertebrates for tariff purposes. This product is classified under tariff item 1605.69.00 as 'Other' aquatic invertebrates.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Confirm the tunicates are cooked and preserved in oil, not fresh or frozen
• Provide the subphylum name (Tunicata) for classification
• Ensure the oil packing is documented for customs