Freeze-Dried Crickets from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

11.1%

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

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

Freeze-Dried Crickets from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0410.90.00.00