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Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae from Germany

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 — 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

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