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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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