Salted Dried Ants from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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