Salted Dried Termites from China
Macrotermes spp. termites harvested, dried, and lightly salted as African protein snack. HTS 0410.10.00.00 includes salted dried edible insects without disqualifying additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Salt content <5% keeps in 0410; higher becomes preserved product
• Insect origin declaration prevents misclassification as shellfish
• Bulk imports need warehouse food safety plans; consumer packs simpler