Dried Cantharides Blister Beetles
Cantharides are dried blister beetles (Lytta vesicatoria) used historically in pharmaceuticals for their cantharidin content, which induces blistering. Classified in HTS 0510.00.20.00 as an animal product for pharma use, provisionally preserved by drying. Primarily sourced from Spain and North Africa.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.1% | +17.5% | 22.6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.1% | +10.0% | 15.1% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.1% | +10.0% | 15.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.1% | +10.0% | 15.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.1% | +10.0% | 15.1% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as general insect specimens for collection, not pharma
Non-pharma insect products fall under other animal products in 0511.
If extracted and formulated into topical ointments
Finished pharmaceutical preparations move to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets due to high toxicity of cantharidin
• Obtain special permits for importing vesicants from relevant health authorities
• Ensure insect identification certificates to confirm species authenticity
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