Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Edible Insects, Including Insect Flours and Meals (HS 041010) totaled $69K in September 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Edible Insects, Including Insect Flours and Meals paid $6K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 8.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Edible Insects, Including Insect Flours and Meals imports of $69K in September 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $135K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataEdible insects and their derived flours and meals — including cricket powder, mealworm flour, and whole dried insects for human consumption — occupy a single 10-digit line (0410100000) and represent one of the newer commodity categories in the US HTS, reflecting growing commercial interest in alternative proteins. Vietnam, China, and Thailand are the leading US suppliers, consistent with the established insect-farming industries in Southeast Asia that serve both food and feed markets. FDA regulates edible insects as food and requires prior notice; the agency has also issued guidance indicating that insect-derived ingredients intended for human consumption are subject to the same food-safety framework as other novel food ingredients, including potential new dietary ingredient notifications for certain preparations. Admissibility for novel insect preparations can be complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA before importing.
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FDA applies its general food-safety framework to both whole dried insects and insect-derived flours and meals. However, insect flours used as food ingredients may require evaluation as new dietary ingredients if marketed in dietary supplements, or may be subject to GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) determinations if used as food additives. Importers should clarify the intended end use and consult FDA guidance on novel food ingredients before the first shipment.
USDA APHIS has jurisdiction over live insects and certain plant-pest risks. Edible insects that are fully processed, dried, or rendered non-viable are generally outside APHIS live-organism controls, but importers should confirm that the product is inert and that no live insects or viable eggs are present. Whole dried insects should be accompanied by documentation confirming the heat or drying treatment used to render them non-viable.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5M of Edible Insects, Including Insect Flours and Meals.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 0410
Subheading 041010 · $69K of $1.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0410100000 | Edible Insects, Incl Flours and Meals of Insects | $132K | 14.86% | 80.76% | $20K |
Imports · September 2026
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Mexico and Vietnam together supply 75% of it. Vietnam pays 13.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
38.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.36% of imports for consumption.