Dried Grasshopper Flour
Finely ground flour made from dried grasshoppers (locusts), used in baking and protein supplements for human consumption. Classified in HTS 0410.90.00.00 as insect meals fit for human consumption, distinct from pet food flours.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with vitamins/minerals as dietary supplement
Nutritional fortification changes to food preparations.
If marketed generically as 'protein flour' without insect disclosure
Lack of specific insect identity could lead to starch/other flour classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include particle size and protein percentage specs to distinguish from 3502 whey concentrates
• Register as food facility with FDA; provide heavy metal testing common for insect flours
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial feed use
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