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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked, cured, or smoked beyond simple drying
Further preparation moves insects from fresh/dried state in 0410 to meat preparations in Chapter 2.
If ground into flour or paste for baking
Insect flours processed for food use fall under pasta/bakery preparations rather than raw edible insects.
If imported specifically as animal feed
End-use as pet food changes classification from human consumption (0410) to animal feed products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify insects are non-living and fit for human consumption per Chapter 4 notes; provide lab analysis confirming no contaminants
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure labeling meets edible insect food standards; check for any state-level restrictions
• Avoid misclassification as pet food (2309) which has different rates; document human consumption intent clearly
Related Products under HTS 0410.90.00.00
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.