Fresh Lemur Loin
Fresh loin cuts from ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta), a prosimian primate, for ultra-niche culinary uses. This product falls under tariff item 0208.30.00 as fresh meat of primates, inclusive of all non-excluded edible parts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meat is from a non-primate animal
Other meat of heading 02.08 covers non-primate species.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Check CITES status for lemurs; ring-tailed lemurs are protected, so permits are required
• Ensure the meat is fit for human consumption and meets CFIA standards
• Provide documentation of the species and origin
Related Products under Tariff item 0208.30.00
Chilled Gorilla Tenderloin
Chilled tenderloin cuts from gorillas (Gorilla spp.), preserved by chilling and intended for high-end exotic dining. This product is classified under tariff item 0208.30.00 as it is fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of primates, and is not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as unfit for human consumption.
Chilled Orangutan Ribs
Chilled rib racks from orangutans (Pongo spp.), prepared as spare ribs for barbecue enthusiasts in specialty trade. This product falls under tariff item 0208.30.00 as chilled meat of primates, and is not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as unfit or unsuitable for human consumption.
Fresh Bonobo Meat
Fresh meat from bonobos (Pan paniscus), a type of primate, typically sourced from controlled populations for research or exotic food markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0208.30.00 as fresh meat and edible offal of primates, provided it is fit for human consumption.
Fresh Rhesus Monkey Offal Mix
A mix of fresh edible offal including liver and heart from rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta), used in biomedical or niche food applications. This product fits tariff item 0208.30.00 for primate meat and offal, explicitly including edible parts.
Frozen Baboon Shoulder Cuts
Frozen shoulder primal cuts from baboons (Papio spp.), bone-in for roasting, targeted at exotic meat markets. This product is classified in tariff item 0208.30.00 as frozen meat of primates, compliant with Chapter 2 notes.
Frozen Chimpanzee Leg Quarters
Frozen hind leg quarters from chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), prepared as edible meat cuts for specialty culinary or research use. This product is classified under tariff item 0208.30.00 for primate meat, as it qualifies as edible offal not excluded.