Cricket Flour Sausages from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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