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%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
• Provide toxicity data sheets and handling protocols; ensure FDA prior notice for pharma intermediates; segregate from food imports to avoid Chapter 2 confusion