Live Crickets (Acheta domesticus) from Germany
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 — 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
• 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