0510.00.40/Dried Cantharides Blister Beetles/Japan

Dried Cantharides Blister Beetles from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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