Canned Silkworm Pupae
Canned silkworm pupae, boiled and preserved in cans, edible insect larvae ready for consumption. This product is classified under tariff item 1602.90.91 as other prepared or preserved insects, as insects are covered by Chapter 16, and it is packaged in cans.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is packaged in containers other than cans or glass jars
This item covers other prepared or preserved meat not in cans or glass jars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a food preparation, not as an animal feed, which would fall under Chapter 23
• Verify that the product meets CFIA requirements for novel foods, as edible insects may be subject to additional scrutiny
• Check if the product qualifies for preferential duty rates under trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.90.91
Beef Spleen Extract Paste
Beef spleen extract paste, a concentrated paste made from cooked beef spleen, intended for use in supplements. This product is classified under tariff item 1602.90.91 as other prepared meat offal in cans or glass jars, as it is a preparation of offal not specifically named elsewhere.
Canned Antelope Luncheon
Preserved antelope meat loaf, canned for shelf stability. This is an 'other' prepared meat product, not specifically named elsewhere, and packaged in cans, fitting tariff item 1602.90.91.
Canned Beef and Pork Loaf
Canned meat loaf made from a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned and fully cooked, then sealed in tin cans for shelf stability. It falls under tariff item 1602.90.91 as a miscellaneous canned meat preparation that does not fit specific headings for beef or pork alone, and is packaged in cans.
Canned Bison Spread
Preserved ground bison meat spread, canned for retail. This is an 'other' prepared meat product from game animals, packaged in cans, and falls under tariff item 1602.90.91.
Canned Chicken Luncheon Meat
Fully cooked and canned chicken luncheon meat, made from ground chicken mixed with seasonings and preservatives. This is a prepared poultry meat product, not specifically named, and packaged in cans, fitting tariff item 1602.90.91.
Canned Chicken Spread
Canned chicken spread, a pate-like mixture of cooked chicken meat, fat, and seasonings, packaged in small cans for direct consumption. This product is classified under tariff item 1602.90.91 as other prepared poultry meat that is canned, not fitting the specific poultry subheadings of heading 1602.