Live Dubia Roaches (Blaptica dubia)
Live nymphs and adults of the Dubia roach (Blaptica dubia), a staple feeder insect for exotic pets like bearded dragons. HTS 0106.49.00 applies to these other live insects imported alive for pet trade.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If birds, not insects
Live birds have their own subheading 0106.31; roaches are distinctly insects under 0106.49.
If gut-loaded and sold as preserved pet food
Any processing changes it from live animal to edible product under 0410.
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• Comply with state-specific regulations on live insect imports to prevent quarantine holds
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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.
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.