U.S. imports of edible insects, including insect flours and meals (HS 041010) totaled $158K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Edible insects represent a relatively new and rapidly evolving category in the US HTS, covering nonliving whole insects, insect parts, and insect-derived flours and meals intended for human consumption, in any preservation state — fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted, or in brine. FDA regulates these products as human food, and importers should expect heightened scrutiny given the novelty of the category and the absence of long-established admissibility protocols. Vietnam, China, and Thailand are the leading source countries, reflecting established insect-farming industries in Southeast Asia. Insect protein meals are increasingly used in functional food, snack, and sports-nutrition applications, and correct classification here (0410100000) versus animal feed chapters is a key distinction importers must document.
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HTS 0410100000 applies only to insects and insect flours fit for human consumption. Products intended for animal feed are classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule. The intended use must be supported by labeling, product specifications, and commercial documentation — FDA will also assess whether the product meets food safety standards for human consumption at entry.
Edible insects and insect-derived ingredients are regulated as human food under FDA authority. Importers must comply with FDA's Prior Notice requirements, and the products are subject to FDA examination at the port of entry. Given the novelty of the category, FDA may request additional documentation on processing methods, species identification, and food safety controls. Consulting a licensed customs broker and FDA-registered food facility counsel is advisable.
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Imports
$158K
from 7 countries · YTD: $699K
Exports: $0
Deficit of $158K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $158K (net importer)
YTD: $699K imported (April 2026)
10 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.