Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen: > Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0208.50.00.00
Frozen Rattlesnake Meat
Frozen meat from rattlesnakes, typically sourced from wild or farmed reptiles, classified under HTS 0208.50.00.00 as other meat of reptiles, fresh, chilled, or frozen. This product is used in exotic cuisine and falls outside exclusions for unfit products or specific animal by-products.
Fresh Python Meat Fillets
Fresh fillets cut from python carcasses, chilled for preservation, falling under HTS 0208.50.00.00 for fresh, chilled, or frozen reptile meat excluding unfit products. Popular in Asian markets for its unique texture and flavor.
Frozen Turtle Meat Chunks
Frozen chunks of meat from freshwater turtles, classified as reptile meat under HTS 0208.50.00.00, suitable for soups and stews. Excludes products unfit for consumption per chapter notes.
Chilled Alligator Tail Meat
Chilled tail meat from farmed alligators, a premium cut classified under HTS 0208.50.00.00 for reptile meat. Widely used in Southern US cuisine for its tender texture.
Frozen Cobra Meat
Frozen whole cuts of cobra meat, from farmed sources, under HTS 0208.50.00.00 as reptile meat fit for human consumption. Valued in traditional medicine-adjacent dishes.
Fresh Iguana Meat
Fresh iguana meat portions, chilled immediately post-slaughter, classified in HTS 0208.50.00.00 for reptile meat excluding offal or unfit products.
Frozen Monitor Lizard Meat
Frozen meat from monitor lizards, a delicacy in some cultures, under HTS 0208.50.00.00 as other reptile meat.
Chilled Crocodile Legs
Chilled legs from Nile crocodiles, bone-in, HTS 0208.50.00.00 reptile meat.
Frozen Snake Offal Mix
Frozen edible offal from snakes like hearts and livers, under HTS 0208.50.00.00 as reptile meat/offal.
Fresh Turtle Offal
Fresh edible turtle liver and heart, HTS 0208.50.00.00.