Jackfruit export from Bangladesh to Canada
The national fruit of Bangladesh, shipped whole green for the cooking trade, whole ripe for retail, or as frozen bulbs and chunks for processors year round. On the Canada lane, clearance runs through SFCR licence and My CFIA.
| HS code | 0810.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air or sea |
| Transit time | 32-40 days |
| Gateways | Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR) and Montreal (YUL) air; Montreal and Vancouver sea |
| Temperature | +10 to +13 C whole; -18 C frozen |
| Packing | Single-fruit carton, or 10 kg carton for bulbs |
| Minimum order | 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen |
| Season | April to August fresh; frozen year round |
| Entry system | SFCR licence and My CFIA |
| Regulator | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) |
Compliance route into Canada
SFC licence
The Canadian importer must hold a Safe Food for Canadians licence covering the commodity. We will not load until the licence number is on file.
Preventive control plan
CFIA expects documented preventive controls behind the shipment. Our packing records, lot traceability and temperature logs are shared for your file.
Bilingual labelling
Retail packs need English and French. We produce bilingual artwork and return a digital proof before the print run.
Plant protection conditions
Some fresh lines require an import permit or carry specific pest conditions. We confirm the position line by line before the contract is signed.
Why this lane works for jackfruit
Canada buyers on this line are typically south asian grocery chains, produce distributors, halal retail groups, private-label packers. On the air or sea route the consignment is 32-40 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 14 to 21 days whole; 18 months frozen leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: april to august fresh; frozen year round. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Jackfruit product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Canada market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- SFC licence number
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does jackfruit need to enter Canada?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary certificate, SFC licence number. Clearance runs through SFCR licence and My CFIA, administered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
32-40 days on the air or sea route, plus clearance at Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR) and Montreal (YUL) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.