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Smoked Dried Ants from Japan

Hormiga chicatana leaf-cutter ants smoked and dried, gourmet edible insect from Mexico. Covered by HTS 0410.10.00.00 as smoked edible insects, basic preservation method allowed.

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

Smoking logs required to show wood types safe for food; PAH testing for contaminants

Small batch artisanal imports easier; declare 'whole insects' not 'chopped' to avoid processing flags

Smoked Dried Ants from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0410.10.00.00