Organic Certified Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
USDA NOP organic-certified leaf cutter bee larvae, reared without synthetic pesticides for organic alfalfa operations. Shipped in certified clean cocoons. Classified as HTS 0106.49.0010 other live insects: leaf cutter bee larvae.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorrectly declared as live poultry due to shipping container confusion
Distinct chapter for birds vs insects prevents misclassification
If packaged with organic substrate/soil for retail organic garden kits
Retail vegetable/fungus kits with insects classify under live plant materials
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide organic equivalence certificate from exporting country alongside PPQ 526 permit
• Maintain cold chain (34°F) documentation to preserve organic viability claims
Related Products under HTS 0106.49.00.10
Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae (Megachile rotundata)
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.
Alfalfa Pollination Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
Dormant leaf cutter bee larvae specifically reared for alfalfa seed crop pollination in the western US. Imported in bulk cocoon trays by commercial growers. HTS 0106.49.0010 covers these as other live insects designated for leaf cutter bee larvae.
Clover Crop Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae
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.
Bulk Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae for Commercial Pollination
High-volume shipment of leaf cutter bee larvae (10,000+ units) for large-scale commercial pollination services. Imported dormant for US distribution. HTS 0106.49.0010 designates these as leaf cutter bee larvae among other live insects.