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Cricket Flour Sausages from Germany

Novel protein sausages made with cricket flour (dried insect powder), meat binders, and vegetarian casing, mimicking traditional texture. HTS 1601.00.60.80 includes insect-based food preparations.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• FDA prior notice for novel foods; chitin allergen declaration

• Microbiological testing for insect pathogens like bacteria

• If meat <50%, may shift to Chapter 21 food preparations