Dried Mealworms
Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) that have been dried for preservation, fit for human consumption as a protein-rich snack. Classified under HTS 0410.10.00.00 as edible non-living insects, dried, meeting chapter note requirements for human food use. Not otherwise prepared or preserved beyond drying.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed exclusively as animal feed
Pet food mixtures containing insects fall under Chapter 23 preparations for animal feeding, not edible human food.
If flavored, seasoned, or mixed with spices/sauces
Insects otherwise prepared or preserved (e.g., roasted with seasonings) move to food preparations in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify insects are non-living and fit for human consumption per chapter note 0410; provide lab tests confirming no contaminants
• Label clearly as 'edible insect product' with species name; avoid packaging implying preservation methods like oil-packing
Related Products under HTS 0410.10.00.00
Roasted Silkworm Pupae
Silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori) lightly roasted and salted, a traditional Asian snack food. HTS 0410.10.00.00 covers dried/smoked/salted edible insects; roasting qualifies as basic drying process without added preservatives.
Dried Superworm Larvae
Zophobas morio superworm larvae dried for human consumption as snack or powder base. HTS 0410.10.00.00 for dried whole edible insect larvae, distinguished from pet feed by food labeling.
Frozen Edible Tarantula
Whole frozen tarantulas (various edible species from Cambodia) for novelty human consumption. Permitted under HTS 0410.10.00.00 as frozen non-living edible insects per heading scope.
Salted Dried Termites
Macrotermes spp. termites harvested, dried, and lightly salted as African protein snack. HTS 0410.10.00.00 includes salted dried edible insects without disqualifying additives.
Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Hermetia illucens larvae dried for human nutrition supplements. Sustainable protein source classified HTS 0410.10.00.00 as dried edible insect larvae.
Chilled Edible Scorpions
Fresh-chilled scorpions (Heterometrus spp.) for culinary use, minimally processed. HTS 0410.10.00.00 covers chilled non-living edible insects/arthropods per broad definition.