Freeze-Dried Crickets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit FDA import alerts documentation proving insects are farmed in approved facilities with pathogen testing
• Use proper HTS declaration to avoid quota confusion with dairy products; include nutritional analysis
• Package in food-grade materials and label allergen warnings, as insects may trigger shellfish allergies