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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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