Frozen Cobra Meat from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

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