Salted Dried Ants from Japan
Hormiga culona ants dried and lightly salted, a delicacy from Colombia consumed whole as snacks. HTS 0410.90.00.00 applies to these salted (brine-like) edible insects not further preserved.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document traditional preparation methods to support 0410 classification vs processed nuts
• Test for microbial contamination specific to ant species
• Label prominently as containing insects to meet allergen disclosure