Bulk Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae for Commercial Pollination from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• File for ACE entry summary with detailed cocoon count and purity analysis report
• Use bonded carriers for west coast ports (Seattle/Tacoma primary for bee imports)
• Budget for mandatory USDA holding/inspection (avg 3-5 days) in arrival calculations