Salted Iguana Meat from Mexico
Salted green iguana (Iguana iguana) meat preserved with dry salt, a protein source in Latin American diets. HTS 0210.93.00.00 applies to salted reptile meat from lizards, excluding unfit products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• APHIS vs
• FWS jurisdiction check; farmed iguana often exempt from CITES
• Salt content documentation (>10% for preservation); full weight incl. salt
• Avoid bulk fat claims—no duty allowance per US notes