Smoked Dried Ants from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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