Salted Capuchin Monkey Legs
Whole or portioned capuchin monkey legs cured with salt for preservation, a product used in specialty ethnic cuisines. This falls under tariff item 0210.91.00 as salted meat of primates, which is explicitly covered in the heading for preserved meats.
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 legs are from a non-primate animal
Salted meat of other animals falls under this alternative.
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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
• Document the salting process and salt concentration, as CBSA may require evidence of preservation
• Check if capuchin monkeys are protected under CITES, which would necessitate an import permit
• Ensure the product is labelled with the species name and preservation method
Related Products under Tariff item 0210.91.00
Brined Gorilla Offal
Edible offal from gorillas, such as hearts and livers, preserved in a brine solution to enhance flavour and extend shelf life. This product is classifiable under tariff item 0210.91.00 as meat or offal of primates that has been salted, in brine, or otherwise preserved, as described in the heading.
Brined Rhesus Monkey Hearts
Rhesus monkey hearts preserved in brine, a specialty item in certain Asian culinary traditions. As brined offal of primates, this product falls squarely within tariff item 0210.91.00, which covers meat and edible offal of primates that are salted, in brine, dried, or smoked.
Dried Chimpanzee Jerky
Dried strips of chimpanzee meat, prepared by dehydration to remove moisture for long-term preservation. This product is classified under tariff item 0210.91.00 as dried meat of primates, fitting the 'other' category for preserved meats within the heading.
Dried Gibbon Meat Slices
Thinly sliced and air-dried meat from gibbons, processed for portability and long shelf life. As dried meat of primates, this product falls under tariff item 0210.91.00, which includes edible meat and offal of primates preserved by drying.
Dried Primate Meat Flour
Finely ground flour made from dried primate meat, used as a protein supplement or soup base. Tariff item 0210.91.00 explicitly includes edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal of primates, making this product classifiable under this item.
Salted Macaque Meat Strips
Thin strips of macaque monkey meat heavily salted for curing, commonly used in specialty ethnic dishes. This product is classified under tariff item 0210.91.00 as salted primate meat, fitting the preserved meats category of the heading.