Chilled Cantharides Blister Beetles from Japan
Chilled whole blister beetles (Cantharis vesicatoria), source of cantharidin used in pharmaceuticals for wart treatments. Classified under HTS 0510.00.40.20 as cantharides, provisionally preserved by chilling for extraction. Historically used in traditional blistering agents.
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
• Include entomological identification to confirm species for APHIS clearance
• Store and ship under strict temperature control to preserve cantharidin content
• Avoid declaring as 'specimens' which could route to Chapter 98 unnecessarily