Smoked Baboon Meat from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

19.8%

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
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

Submit FSIS inspection certificate confirming smoke preservation and absence of pathogens

Label clearly as 'smoked' to distinguish from brined (same heading) or fresh meats

Watch for reclassification if smoked and canned, moving to Chapter 16