Live Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) from Germany
Mealworms are the larval stage of the darkling beetle, widely raised as high-protein feeders for birds, reptiles, and fish. They are available in various sizes and are a staple in the pet supply industry. This HTS code applies to live mealworms as other insects.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab test results showing absence of pathogens like viruses or bacteria common in beetle larvae
• Ship in breathable media like bran to prevent suffocation and maintain viability
• Check state-level restrictions on importing live insects to avoid quarantines