Dried Mealworms from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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