Live Crickets (Acheta domesticus)
Live crickets of the species Acheta domesticus, commonly used as feeder insects for reptiles and pet fish. They fall under HTS 0106.49.00 as other live insects not specified elsewhere in heading 0106. This classification applies to live insects imported for pet food or breeding purposes.
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If dead, dried, or preserved for food use
Dead insects or edible preparations thereof are classified under heading 0410 as edible products of animal origin.
If classified as other live animals nesoi but actually fitting another subheading like bees
Heading 0106 has specific subheadings for bees (0106.10); misfits go to 0106.90, but insects are distinctly under 0106.41-49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming the insects are free from diseases and parasites
• Ensure proper live animal shipping containers with ventilation to comply with USDA and CBP regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as 'feed' instead of 'live animals' to prevent reclassification
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Live Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor larvae)
Live larvae of the darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor), widely used as live feed for birds, reptiles, and aquarium fish. Classified under HTS 0106.49.00 as other live insects, excluding bees and silkworms.
Live Silkworm Eggs (Bombyx mori)
Unhatched eggs of the silkworm moth (Bombyx mori), imported for sericulture or as live feeders. While live silkworms are in 0106.20, eggs as live insects classify under other insects in HTS 0106.49.00.
Live Praying Mantis (Tenodera sinensis)
Live praying mantis nymphs (Tenodera sinensis), imported as pets or biological pest control agents. Classified as other live insects under HTS 0106.49.00.
Live Wax Moth Larvae (Galleria mellonella)
Live greater wax moth larvae (Galleria mellonella), feeders for hedgehogs and reptiles. HTS 0106.49.00 as other live insects.
Live Ant Colonies (Camponotus spp.)
Complete live ant colonies (Camponotus species) with queen, workers, and brood for ant farms. Classified under HTS 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Live Tarantula Slings (Brachypelma spp.)
Live juvenile tarantulas (Brachypelma species slings), imported for the exotic pet trade. As arachnids (spiders), they are other live animals but specifically insects/other invertebrates under HTS 0106.49.00 context.