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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%+20.0%23.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.90Lower: 18.9% vs 23.2%

If marketed as jerky-style without casing

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

0208.90Lower: 18.9% vs 23.2%

If fresh ground venison mixtures

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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