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Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other
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 9903.88.13, 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)
Products classified under HTS 0410.90.00.00
Dried Mealworms
Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) that have been dried for preservation, intended for human consumption as a protein-rich snack. Classified under HTS 0410.90.00.00 as edible non-living insects fit for human consumption, specifically under the 'other' category since they are dried but not further prepared or preserved beyond drying.
Freeze-Dried Crickets
Acheta domesticus crickets that are freeze-dried to retain nutritional value, packaged for human consumption as a crunchy snack or protein powder ingredient. Falls under HTS 0410.90.00.00 as other edible non-living insects that are frozen/dried and fit for human food use.
Roasted Silkworm Pupae
Silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori) lightly roasted and salted for human consumption, popular in Asian cuisine as a snack. HTS 0410.90.00.00 covers these as other edible insects that are dried/smoked but remain whole and fit for direct human eating.
Dried Grasshopper Flour
Finely ground flour made from dried grasshoppers (locusts), used in baking and protein supplements for human consumption. Classified in HTS 0410.90.00.00 as insect meals fit for human consumption, distinct from pet food flours.
Salted Dried Ants
Hormiga culona ants dried and lightly salted, a delicacy from Colombia consumed whole as snacks. HTS 0410.90.00.00 applies to these salted (brine-like) edible insects not further preserved.
Smoked Locust Snacks
Desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) smoked for flavor preservation, packaged for human consumption. Covered by HTS 0410.90.00.00 as smoked edible insects fit for human consumption.
Dried Buffalo Worm Powder
Alphitobius diaperinus (buffalo worms) dried and powdered for use in smoothies and baking mixes. HTS 0410.90.00.00 for edible insect meals intended for human food.
Brined Edible Tarantulas
Tarantulas preserved in brine, whole for consumption as Cambodian delicacy. Classed under HTS 0410.90.00.00 as insects in brine fit for human consumption.
Dried Superworm Strips
Zophobas morio superworms dried into strips for chewy snacks. HTS 0410.90.00.00 as other dried edible insects.
Cricket Protein Granules
Coarsely granulated cricket protein for meal replacement shakes. Remains under HTS 0410.90.00.00 as insect meals.
Dried Scorpion Chunks
Emperor scorpions dried and chunked for exotic snacks. HTS 0410.90.00.00 for edible arthropod insects.
Mealworm Protein Crisps
Thin crisps extruded from mealworm powder, baked for crunch. Borderline but classified HTS 0410.90.00.00 if primarily insect.
Dried Fly Larvae
Black soldier fly larvae dried for human consumption as sustainable protein. HTS 0410.90.00.00 for maggot meal.
Seasoned Moth Larvae
Witchetty grubs (moth larvae) dried with native spices. HTS 0410.90.00.00 as lightly seasoned edible insects.
Insect Energy Bar Base
Bulk insect powder blend for making energy bars, supplied to manufacturers. HTS 0410.90.00.00 as unfinished insect product for human consumption.