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Venison Sausage Snack Sticks

Slim venison snack sticks made from deer meat, beef binder, smoked, and shelf-stable, similar to slim jims. As other meat-based sausage products, under HTS 1601.00.60.80.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 20.7%

If marketed as jerky-style without casing

Dried meat snacks not sausage-shaped classify as other prepared meat.

0208.90Lower: 16.4% vs 20.7%

If fresh ground venison mixtures

Fresh or frozen other meat including game falls under Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• APHIS permit mandatory for cervid products; test for CWD (chronic wasting disease)

• Declare hunting/farm-raised origin to meet game meat traceability

• Small diameter casings must be specified to avoid parts classification

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