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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA GRAS status check for scorpions; allergen warnings mandatory
• Provide processing details to prove 'prepared' status vs raw