Salted Rattlesnake Meat from Germany
Salted rattlesnake meat (Crotalus spp.) is preserved by salting to extend shelf life and enhance flavor, commonly used in exotic cuisine. It falls under HTS 0210.93.00.00 as salted reptile meat, specifically from snakes, which is fit for human consumption and not excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA APHIS import permit and health certificate confirming the meat is from disease-free reptiles and fit for human consumption
• Declare exact species (e.g
• Crotalus atrox) and processing method (salted) to avoid reclassification; check CITES if applicable for protected species
• Monitor weight declarations as no allowance for bones or skin; common pitfall is improper labeling leading to quarantine