Smoked Cobra Meat from Japan
Smoked meat from king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) preserved through smoking, sought after in Southeast Asian markets. Classified in HTS 0210.93.00.00 for smoked snake meat, ensuring suitability for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix II/III paperwork with USFWS; confirm venom extraction
• FDA prior notice required; test for Salmonella standard in reptiles