Dried Turtle Meat Strips
Dried strips from softshell turtle (Trionychidae family) are dehydrated for long-term storage, a delicacy in Chinese medicine and cuisine. Falls under HTS 0210.93.00.00 as dried reptile meat from turtles, preserved without unfit conditions noted in chapter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from primates rather than reptiles
0210.91 is specific to primates; reptiles have dedicated 0210.93 subheading.
If ground into meal or flour for animal feed
Edible flours shift if specified for pet food, but human-edible stays in 0210; Chapter 23 for animal feeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CITES permit mandatory for most turtle species; provide DNA species verification to prevent illegal trade
• Label moisture content below 15% to confirm 'dried'; include processing records
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Salted Iguana Meat
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Dried Monitor Lizard Meat
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