Crispy Fried Scorpion Snacks from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• FDA GRAS status check for scorpions; allergen warnings mandatory
• Provide processing details to prove 'prepared' status vs raw