Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae from Canada
Live Megachile rotundata larvae imported for clover field pollination, particularly red clover seed production. These are field-reared larvae in protective paper liners. Falls under HTS 0106.49.0010 for other live insects: leaf cutter bee larvae.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Declare cocoon purity percentage (>90% recommended) to prevent rejection for low viability
• Time imports for spring release windows; summer shipments risk premature emergence
• Label clearly as 'non-Apis bees' to expedite CBP agricultural specialist review