Chapter 0410 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 04.10
Chilled Edible Scorpions
Fresh-chilled scorpions (Heterometrus spp.) intended for culinary use, minimally processed and non-living. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as non-living insects, fresh or chilled, fit for human consumption, per the chapter note defining insects.
0410.10.10Cricket Flour
Cricket flour is finely ground powder from dried crickets (Acheta domesticus), with about 70% protein, used for baking and nutrition. It falls under tariff item 0410.10.10 as a flour of edible non-living insects, provided it is not otherwise prepared or preserved beyond drying and grinding.
0410.10.10Dried Bamboo Worm
Dried bamboo worms (Omphisa fuscidentalis) are whole edible insect larvae, dried for preservation and popular as a snack. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as non-living insects, dried, fit for human consumption, per the chapter note.
0410.10.10Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Dried black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) are dried for human nutrition supplements, providing a sustainable protein source. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried edible insect larvae, fit for human consumption.
0410.10.10Dried Grasshoppers
Dried grasshoppers, known as chapulines, are seasoned with lime and salt and are a Mexican delicacy. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried edible insects, fit for human consumption, as the added lime and salt are not considered preparation beyond preservation.
0410.10.10Dried Mealworms
Dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are preserved by drying and sold as a protein-rich snack for human consumption. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as non-living insects, dried, fit for human consumption, per the chapter note.
0410.10.10Dried Mopane Worms
Dried mopane worms (Gonimbrasia belina) are caterpillars dried as a Southern African staple food. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried edible insect larvae, fit for human consumption, per the chapter note.
0410.10.10Dried Superworm Larvae
Dried superworm larvae (Zophobas morio) are dried for human consumption as a snack or powder base, distinguished from pet feed by food labeling. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried edible insect larvae.
0410.10.10Freeze-Dried Crickets
Freeze-dried crickets (Acheta domesticus) are dried using freeze-drying to retain nutritional value, sold as a crunchy human snack. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried edible insects, as freeze-drying is a form of drying per section note 2.
0410.10.10Frozen Edible Tarantula
Frozen edible tarantulas, whole and from Cambodia, are for novelty human consumption. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as non-living insects, frozen, fit for human consumption, per the chapter note.
0410.10.10Insect Protein Powder from Mealworms
Insect protein powder from defatted mealworms, with 65% protein, is for sports nutrition. It is classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as a meal of edible insects, as defatting and grinding are minimal processing steps.
0410.10.10Roasted Cricket Legs
Roasted cricket legs are separated from crickets and roasted as a snack product. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as parts of insects, fit for human consumption, as roasting is a basic preservation method.
0410.10.10Roasted Silkworm Pupae
Roasted silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori) are lightly roasted and salted, a traditional Asian snack. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as dried or salted edible insects, as roasting and salting are basic preservation methods.
0410.10.10Salted Dried Termites
Salted dried termites (Macrotermes spp.) are harvested, dried, and lightly salted as an African protein snack. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as salted dried edible insects, fit for human consumption.
0410.10.10Smoked Dried Ants
Smoked dried ants (Hormiga chicatana) are leaf-cutter ants smoked and dried, a gourmet edible insect from Mexico. They are classified under tariff item 0410.10.10 as smoked edible insects, fit for human consumption, as smoking is a basic preservation method.
0410.90.00Brined Edible Tarantulas
Brined edible tarantulas, whole and preserved in brine for human consumption, are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects fit for human consumption. The brining process does not constitute further preparation that would move them to Section IV, as they remain whole and are not otherwise prepared or preserved beyond the brine.
0410.90.00Cricket Protein Granules
Coarsely granulated cricket protein intended for meal replacement shakes is classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as insect meal fit for human consumption. The product is not further prepared beyond grinding, so it remains within the scope of edible insects.
0410.90.00Dried Buffalo Worm Powder
Dried buffalo worm powder, made from Alphitobius diaperinus and intended for human consumption in smoothies and baking, falls under tariff item 0410.90.00 as insect meal. The drying and powdering process does not constitute further preparation that would exclude it from this heading.
0410.90.00Dried Fly Larvae
Dried black soldier fly larvae for human consumption are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The drying process preserves the larvae without further preparation, keeping them within the scope of this heading.
0410.90.00Dried Grasshopper Flour
Finely ground flour made from dried grasshoppers, used in baking and protein supplements for human consumption, is classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as insect meal. The grinding process does not constitute further preparation beyond what is typical for insect flours.
0410.90.00Dried Mealworms
Dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) intended for human consumption as a protein-rich snack fall under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The drying process preserves the mealworms without further preparation, keeping them within the scope of this heading.
0410.90.00Dried Scorpion Chunks
Dried emperor scorpion chunks for exotic snacks are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The drying and chunking process does not constitute further preparation that would exclude them from this heading.
0410.90.00Dried Superworm Strips
Dried superworm strips, made from Zophobas morio and intended for chewy snacks, fall under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The drying and stripping process does not constitute further preparation beyond what is typical for insect snacks.
0410.90.00Freeze-Dried Crickets
Freeze-dried crickets (Acheta domesticus) packaged for human consumption as a snack or protein powder ingredient are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. Freeze-drying is a form of drying that preserves the crickets without further preparation.
0410.90.00Insect Energy Bar Base
Bulk insect powder blend for making energy bars, supplied to manufacturers, is classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as insect meal fit for human consumption. The product is an unfinished insect product that remains within the scope of this heading.
0410.90.00Mealworm Protein Crisps
Mealworm protein crisps extruded from mealworm powder and baked for crunch are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 if they are primarily insect-based. The baking process does not constitute further preparation that would exclude them from this heading.
0410.90.00Roasted Silkworm Pupae
Roasted silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori), lightly roasted and salted for human consumption, are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The roasting and salting process does not constitute further preparation beyond what is typical for insect snacks.
0410.90.00Salted Dried Ants
Salted dried ants (Hormiga culona) from Colombia, consumed whole as snacks, are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The salting and drying process does not constitute further preparation that would exclude them from this heading.
0410.90.00Seasoned Moth Larvae
Witchetty grubs (moth larvae) dried with native spices are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The drying and spicing process does not constitute further preparation that would exclude them from this heading, provided the spices do not replace the insect's essential character.
0410.90.00Smoked Locust Snacks
Smoked desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) packaged for human consumption are classified under tariff item 0410.90.00 as edible insects. The smoking process preserves the locusts without further preparation, keeping them within the scope of this heading.