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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cured or treated with salt
Salted or dried turtle meat moves to 0210.99 for other preserved meat and offal.
If cooked and canned
Prepared turtle meat in containers is under Chapter 16 for crustaceans and mollusks, with analogous treatment for reptiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm species is not endangered (e.g
• avoid sea turtles under CITES Appendix I) with USFWS pre-clearance
• Use insulated packaging for frozen shipments to maintain cold chain and prevent reclassification as thawed/chilled
• Declare full weight including any bones, as no allowance is made per US notes on meat duties
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