Roasted Silkworm Pupae from Germany
Silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori) lightly roasted and salted, a traditional Asian snack food. HTS 0410.10.00.00 covers dried/smoked/salted edible insects; roasting qualifies as basic drying process without added preservatives.
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
• Document roasting temperature/time to prove minimal processing; excessive seasoning risks Chapter 21
• Allergen labeling mandatory (crustacean-like proteins); include country-of-origin insect species verification
• Avoid bulk packaging over 5kg which may trigger commercial food facility registration issues