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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%+20.0%26.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0410Lower: 13.6% vs 26.4%

If raw or dried whole

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

2008.11Higher: 144.3% vs 26.4%

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