Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae (Megachile rotundata) from China
Live larvae of the leaf cutter bee (Megachile rotundata), used primarily for pollinating alfalfa and clover crops in agricultural settings. These larvae are shipped dormant in protective cocoons or nests and imported by beekeepers for field release. Classified under HTS 0106.49.0010 as other live insects, specifically leaf cutter bee larvae.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain a USDA APHIS permit prior to import and ensure larvae are free from pests/parasites via inspection certificate
• Ship in refrigerated containers at 2-4°C to maintain dormancy; declare exact quantity and species on entry docs
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'bees' instead of 'larvae' which could trigger wrong inspection protocols