Dried Cantharides Blister Beetles from Canada
Dried bodies of Spanish fly beetles (Lytta vesicatoria) containing cantharidin, used historically in aphrodisiac and pharma extracts. HTS 0510.00.40 includes cantharides as 'other' animal products for pharmaceutical preparation, dried form. Not edible per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide toxicity data sheets and handling protocols; ensure FDA prior notice for pharma intermediates; segregate from food imports to avoid Chapter 2 confusion