Smoked Cobra Meat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix II/III paperwork with USFWS; confirm venom extraction
• FDA prior notice required; test for Salmonella standard in reptiles