Live Silkworm Eggs (Bombyx mori)
Unhatched eggs of the silkworm moth (Bombyx mori), imported for sericulture or as live feeders. While live silkworms are classified under 0106.20, eggs as live insects fall under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shipment includes live silkworm larvae (caterpillars) instead of eggs
If the eggs are not considered live animals by CBSA, they may fall under tariff item 0106.90.00 for other live animals, depending on interpretation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the eggs are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate if they are on a substrate (e.g
• paper) that could carry plant pests
• Package eggs in a cool, dry container to maintain viability during shipping
• Declare the eggs as live insects and provide the species name to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0106.49.00
Alfalfa Pollination Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
Dormant leaf cutter bee larvae (Megachile rotundata) specifically reared for alfalfa seed crop pollination, imported in bulk cocoon trays by commercial growers. These are live insects not specified elsewhere in heading 01.06, classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 as other live insects.
Bulk Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae for Commercial Pollination
High-volume shipment of leaf cutter bee larvae (10,000+ units) for large-scale commercial pollination services, imported dormant. These are live insects not specified elsewhere in heading 01.06, classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 as other live insects.
Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
Live leaf cutter bee larvae (Megachile rotundata), field-reared and shipped in protective paper liners, are imported for pollination of clover and alfalfa crops, particularly red clover seed production. As live insects not elsewhere specified, they fall under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae (Megachile rotundata)
Live leaf cutter bee larvae (Megachile rotundata), shipped dormant in protective cocoons or nests, are used for pollinating alfalfa and clover crops in agricultural settings. As live insects for agricultural purposes, they are classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Live Ant Colonies (Camponotus spp.)
Live ant colonies of the Camponotus species, including a queen, workers, and brood, intended for ant farms and educational purposes. These are live insects not otherwise specified in heading 01.06, and are classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 as other live insects.
Live Assassin Bugs (Reduviidae)
Live assassin bugs (Reduviidae) are predatory insects used for pest control research and biological control programs. As live insects not elsewhere specified, they are classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.