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