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%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
• 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