Cricket Flour Sausages from Japan
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 — 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
• 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