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 for US distribution. HTS 0106.49.0010 designates these as leaf cutter bee larvae among other live insects.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in smaller research quantities under 1,000 units
Statistical suffixes distinguish commercial vs experimental insect imports
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
โข File for ACE entry summary with detailed cocoon count and purity analysis report
โข Use bonded carriers for west coast ports (Seattle/Tacoma primary for bee imports)
โข Budget for mandatory USDA holding/inspection (avg 3-5 days) in arrival calculations
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Alfalfa Pollination Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
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Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
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Organic Certified Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
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