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Frozen Monitor Lizard Meat from China

Frozen meat from monitor lizards, a delicacy in some cultures, under HTS 0208.50.00.00 as other reptile meat.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)

Import Tips

• CITES Appendix II permit mandatory for most lizard species

• Ensure packaging prevents leakage to meet USDA transport standards