Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 0106.90.01.10
Bait Shop Bulk Fishing Worms
Bulk live nightcrawlers supplied to bait shops for anglers. HTS 0106.90.0110 covers commercial quantities of bait worms.
Vermiculture Breeding Stock Worms
Premium live worms selected for breeding high-yield vermiculture operations. Under HTS 0106.90.0110 as specialized live worms.
Chicken Coop Composting Worms
Live worms for backyard chicken manure composting. HTS 0106.90.0110 for poultry farm adjuncts.
Reptile Expo Live Worm Packs
Pre-portioned live superworms for reptile shows and sales. Classified HTS 0106.90.0110.
School Science Live Worm Kits
Live earthworms in educational kits for biology classes. HTS 0106.90.0110 for teaching worms.
Tropical Fish Breeder Whiteworms
Live whiteworms (Enchytraeus albidus) for fry rearing in tropical fish breeding. HTS 0106.90.0110 terrestrial worms.
Red Wiggler Composting Worms
Red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida) are live earthworms used primarily for vermicomposting to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. They fall under HTS 0106.90.0110 as 'worms,' specifically other live animals classified as worms, excluding aquatic species or those in other chapters. These are typically sold in breathable containers for home or commercial composting.
European Nightcrawler Fishing Worms
European nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) are large live worms popular as fishing bait due to their size and wriggling action. Classified under HTS 0106.90.0110 as other live worms, they are non-aquatic annelids used in recreational fishing. Shipped in moist bedding to maintain viability during transport.
Super Red Composting Worms
Super red worms, a hybrid strain of Eisenia fetida, are live composting worms bred for high reproduction rates and efficiency in processing kitchen scraps. They are imported under HTS 0106.90.0110 as other live worms for agricultural and hobbyist vermiculture. These worms thrive in organic-rich environments.
African Nightcrawler Worms
African nightcrawlers (Eudrilus eugeniae) are robust live tropical worms used for composting in warm climates and as high-protein fish bait. HTS 0106.90.0110 covers these as other live worms, emphasizing their role in sustainable waste management. They require higher temperatures for survival during import.
Mealworm Larvae (Live Beetles Worms)
Live mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor) are worm-like beetle larvae used as live feed for reptiles, birds, and fish. Though insect larvae, they are commonly termed 'worms' and classified under HTS 0106.90.0110 as other live worms in trade practice. High in protein for pet nutrition.
Dairy Farm Deworming Starter Worms
Live starter worms for on-farm composting systems in dairy operations, aiding manure breakdown. HTS 0106.90.0110 applies to these agricultural live worms. Enhances farm sustainability by producing natural fertilizer.
Pet Reptile Feeder Worms
Live worms packaged for retail sale as gut-loading feed for pet reptiles like bearded dragons. Under HTS 0106.90.0110 as other live worms for consumer pet markets.
Aquarium Worm Starters (Non-Aquatic)
Live grindal worms (Enchytraeus sp.) for freshwater fish fry feeding, terrestrial despite aquarium use. HTS 0106.90.0110 for these small white worms.
Organic Garden Worm Castings Colonizers
Live worms for inoculating garden beds to produce on-site castings. Classified as HTS 0106.90.0110 worms for horticultural use.