Bulk Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae for Commercial Pollination from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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