Crispy Fried Scorpion Snacks

Breaded, deep-fried scorpions packaged as spicy snacks, prepared and preserved, in HTS 1602.90.91.80 for other insects. Fits preserved insect edibles beyond mealworms/crickets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

0410Lower: 11.1% vs 23.9%

If raw or dried whole

Unprepared scorpions are Chapter 4 unfit products, not food-ready.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 23.9%

If peanut-breaded as nut product

Peanut primary breading shifts to Chapter 20 preserved nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA GRAS status check for scorpions; allergen warnings mandatory

Provide processing details to prove 'prepared' status vs raw