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Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae from Japan

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 — 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

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