Smoked Dried Ants from United States
Smoked dried ants (Hormiga chicatana) are leaf-cutter ants smoked and dried, a gourmet edible insect from Mexico. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as smoked edible insects, fit for human consumption, as smoking is a basic preservation method.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the ants are smoked and dried without added flavors or preservatives
• Provide documentation showing they are for human consumption
• Check if the smoking process requires any special food safety certification