Dried Turtle Meat Strips from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.3%
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
Import Tips
• 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