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U.S. imports of edible insects, including insect flours and meals (HS 041010) totaled $158K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Edible Insects, Including Insect Flours and Meals paid $17K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 29% on $61K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $86K | -- | -$86K |
| CHINA | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| VIETNAM | $18K | -- | -$18K |
| MEXICO | $11K | -- | -$11K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | -- | -- |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0410100000 | EDIBLE INSECTS, INCL FLOURS AND MEALS OF INSECTS | $158K | 28.82% | $17K |
EDIBLE INSECTS, INCL FLOURS AND MEALS OF INSECTS
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $87K | -- | -$87K |
| California | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| Ohio | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $76K | -- | -$76K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $43K | -- | -$43K |
| LAREDO, TX | $11K | -- | -$11K |