Dried Cantharides Blister Beetles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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