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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0106.49.00
Live Crickets (Acheta domesticus)
Live crickets of the species Acheta domesticus, commonly used as feeder insects for reptiles and pet fish. They fall under HTS 0106.49.00 as other live insects not specified elsewhere in heading 0106. This classification applies to live insects imported for pet food or breeding purposes.
Live Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor larvae)
Live larvae of the darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor), widely used as live feed for birds, reptiles, and aquarium fish. Classified under HTS 0106.49.00 as other live insects, excluding bees and silkworms.
Live Silkworm Eggs (Bombyx mori)
Unhatched eggs of the silkworm moth (Bombyx mori), imported for sericulture or as live feeders. While live silkworms are in 0106.20, eggs as live insects classify under other insects in HTS 0106.49.00.
Live Praying Mantis (Tenodera sinensis)
Live praying mantis nymphs (Tenodera sinensis), imported as pets or biological pest control agents. Classified as other live insects under HTS 0106.49.00.
Live Wax Moth Larvae (Galleria mellonella)
Live greater wax moth larvae (Galleria mellonella), feeders for hedgehogs and reptiles. HTS 0106.49.00 as other live insects.
Live Ant Colonies (Camponotus spp.)
Complete live ant colonies (Camponotus species) with queen, workers, and brood for ant farms. Classified under HTS 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Live Tarantula Slings (Brachypelma spp.)
Live juvenile tarantulas (Brachypelma species slings), imported for the exotic pet trade. As arachnids (spiders), they are other live animals but specifically insects/other invertebrates under HTS 0106.49.00 context.
Live Millipedes (Archispirostreptus spp.)
Live giant African millipedes (Archispirostreptus gigas), popular in bioactive terrariums. HTS 0106.49.00 for other live arthropods/insects.
Live Dubia Roaches (Blaptica dubia)
Live nymphs and adults of the Dubia roach (Blaptica dubia), a staple feeder insect for exotic pets like bearded dragons. HTS 0106.49.00 applies to these other live insects imported alive for pet trade.
Live Superworms (Zophobas morio larvae)
Large live larvae of Zophobas morio, used as high-protein feeders for larger reptiles and birds. Falls under HTS 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Live Fruit Fly Cultures (Drosophila melanogaster)
Live cultures of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), used as feeders for small reptiles, amphibians, and fish. HTS 0106.49.00 covers these other live insects.
Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens)
Live larvae of black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens), used in waste composting and as high-calcium pet feed. HTS 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Live Stick Insects (Carausius morosus)
Live Indian stick insects (Carausius morosus), popular exotic pets mimicking twigs. Other live insects under HTS 0106.49.00.