Roasted Silkworm Pupae from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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