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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0208.90Lower: 16.4% vs 23.9%

If from non-reptile exotic sources like ostrich

Ostrich or emu meat uses 0208.90 for other fresh/chilled/frozen meat.

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 23.9%

If processed into blood products

Reptile blood extracts for medicinal use fall under 3002 per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from CITES-registered farms, as wild alligator may require additional permits

Maintain temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as chilled, avoiding spoilage claims

Avoid bone-in shipments if possible, as dutiable weight includes bones per US notes