Freeze-Dried Crickets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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