U.S. imports of Edible Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 041090) totaled $1.1M in September 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Edible Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $186K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 16.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Edible Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $1.1M in September 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $862K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataA residual catch-all for edible animal-origin products that do not fit any more specific heading — potentially including items such as bird's nest, royal jelly preparations, turtle products, or other specialty ingredients — this heading (0410900000) requires careful classification review to confirm that the product is not more precisely described elsewhere in Chapter 4 or in Chapters 2, 3, or 16. Indonesia and Vietnam lead US supply, reflecting the importance of Southeast Asian specialty food exports such as edible bird's nest, a high-value ingredient in traditional Asian cuisine and wellness products. FDA prior notice, establishment registration, and labeling compliance apply; some products in this heading may also implicate CITES controls or USDA APHIS review depending on the animal species involved. Admissibility is highly product-specific; consult a licensed customs broker and the relevant agency before importing.
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31 import shipments a month
Classification in 041090 is appropriate only after confirming the product does not fit a more specific description in Chapter 4 (dairy, eggs, honey), Chapter 2 (meat), Chapter 3 (fish), or Chapter 16 (prepared meat/fish). Importers should obtain a detailed product specification — including species, processing method, and ingredient list — and work with a licensed customs broker to apply the General Rules of Interpretation before declaring the heading.
Edible bird's nest (swiftlet nest) is subject to FDA food-safety requirements including prior notice and establishment registration. FDA has also issued import alerts related to bird's nest products found to contain nitrite levels above acceptable limits or adulterated with artificial coloring. Importers should obtain certificates of analysis for nitrite content and confirm that the product's color is natural rather than artificially enhanced, as FDA has historically detained shipments failing these criteria.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0410
Subheading 041090 · $1.1M of $1.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $10.6M of Edible Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0410900000 | Edible Products of Animal Origin, NESOI | $916K | 12.68% | 100.00% | $116K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0410900000 | Edible Products of Animal Origin, NESOI | $99K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Indonesia and China together supply 72% of it. China pays 38.6% duty; Hungary 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.71% of imports for consumption.