Salted Monkey Meat
Meat from primates such as monkeys, preserved by salting to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life. This falls under HTS 0210.91.00.00 as salted primate meat, distinct from fresh or frozen meats in Chapter 02, and specifically categorized under 'other' preserved meats of primates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.3% | +20.0% | 22.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.3% | +10.0% | 12.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.3% | +10.0% | 12.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh, chilled, or frozen
Fresh or frozen primate meat is classified under heading 0208 for fresh/chilled/frozen meat and offal, not preserved forms.
If cooked or prepared beyond simple salting
Prepared or preserved by processes other than salting, drying, or smoking (e.g., canned) falls under Chapter 16 for prepared meats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against US quotas for primate products; HTS 0210 imposes no specific aggregate limits unlike beef subheadings
• Include lab certification confirming salting process and edibility; exclude unfit products per Chapter 2 note (a)
• Declare full dutiable weight including brine or salt per US note on meats
Related Products under HTS 0210.91.00.00
Dried Chimpanzee Jerky
Dried strips of chimpanzee meat, a type of primate jerky made by dehydrating to remove moisture for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 0210.91.00.00 as dried meat of primates, fitting the 'other' category for preserved edible meat offal.
Smoked Baboon Meat
Baboon meat preserved through smoking over wood fires, imparting flavor and acting as a preservative method. This product is classified under HTS 0210.91.00.00 for smoked meats of primates in the preserved 'other' category.
Salted Macaque Meat Strips
Thin strips of macaque monkey meat heavily salted for curing, commonly used in specialty ethnic cuisines. Classified in HTS 0210.91.00.00 as salted primate meat under preserved meats.
Dried Primate Meat Flour
Finely ground flour from dried primate meat, used in soups or as a protein supplement. HTS 0210.91.00.00 includes edible flours and meals of primate meat/offal in its scope.
Brined Rhesus Monkey Hearts
Rhesus monkey hearts preserved in brine, a delicacy in some Asian markets. Classified as brined primate offal under HTS 0210.91.00.00.
Dried Gibbon Meat Slices
Thinly sliced and dried meat from gibbons, air-dried for portability. HTS 0210.91.00.00 covers dried primate meats.