Frozen Chimpanzee Leg Quarters
Frozen hind leg quarters from chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), prepared as edible meat cuts for specialty culinary or research use. Classified under HTS 0208.30.00.00 for primate meat, as it qualifies as edible offal not excluded by chapter notes on unfit products or animal blood.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misclassified as bovine
Primates are distinctly classified under 0208; bovine meats go to 0201, but species-specific identification prevents this.
If salted or smoked
Processed meats like salted/smoked fall under 0210, not fresh/chilled/frozen of 0208.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming edibility; no allowance for bones/fat per US notes; monitor for strict wildlife import quotas
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