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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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