0410.90.00.00/Freeze-Dried Crickets/Japan

Freeze-Dried Crickets from Japan

Acheta domesticus crickets that are freeze-dried to retain nutritional value, packaged for human consumption as a crunchy snack or protein powder ingredient. Falls under HTS 0410.90.00.00 as other edible non-living insects that are frozen/dried and fit for human food use.

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%

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Import Tips

• Submit FDA import alerts documentation proving insects are farmed in approved facilities with pathogen testing

• Use proper HTS declaration to avoid quota confusion with dairy products; include nutritional analysis

• Package in food-grade materials and label allergen warnings, as insects may trigger shellfish allergies