Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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