Live Crickets (Acheta domesticus) from China
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.
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 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