Frozen Cobra Meat from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Secure advance USFWS approval due to cobra's protected status in many regions

• Test for toxins inherent to venomous snakes with third-party lab reports

• Import in small lots initially to test customs processing times