Canned Mealworm Protein Paste
Paste from cooked and pureed mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) for use in protein bars, under HTS 1602.90.91.80 for other prepared insects. This covers emerging edible insect products as preserved insect preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried, unfit for human consumption
Dried insects not prepared for food use fall under Chapter 4 as edible products of animal origin unfit for human consumption.
If heavily flavored as food preparation
Insect pastes with significant additives may classify as food preparations in Chapter 21 rather than primarily insect-based.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA novel food consultation required for insects; provide allergen labeling as cross-contamination with shellfish is common
• Declare exact insect species to comply with subheading notes linking to Chapter 3 species
• Avoid bulk dried insects under 0410, which are for non-prepared forms
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Prepared frog legs, cooked and preserved in brine within metal cans, classified under HTS 1602.90.91.80 as other prepared meat offal not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 1602. This falls into the 'other' category for miscellaneous preserved animal proteins beyond common meats like pork or beef.
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