Live Superworms (Zophobas morio larvae)
Large live larvae of Zophobas morio, used as high-protein feeders for larger reptiles and birds. Falls under HTS 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
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Insects are specifically in 0106.41-49; other animals nesoi in 0106.90.
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Related Products under HTS 0106.49.00
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.