Canned Mealworm Protein Paste from China
Paste from cooked and pureed mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) for use in protein bars, under HTS 1602.90.91.80 for other prepared insects. This covers emerging edible insect products as preserved insect preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• FDA novel food consultation required for insects; provide allergen labeling as cross-contamination with shellfish is common
• Declare exact insect species to comply with subheading notes linking to Chapter 3 species
• Avoid bulk dried insects under 0410, which are for non-prepared forms