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U.S. exports of live insects (except bees) (HS 0106490000) totaled $1.1M in June 2026, traded with 9 countries.
This HS10 code covers live insects other than bees, serving as a catch-all for insect species not separately enumerated at the 10-digit level. It encompasses a wide range of commercially traded insects including those used in biocontrol, research, food production, and the pet trade. Importers must obtain USDA APHIS permits and comply with invasive species risk assessments prior to shipment.
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HTS 0106490000 is the parent 10-digit code for live insects except bees, while 0106490010 specifically covers live leaf cutter bee larvae and 0106490090 covers all other live insects not classified as bees or leaf cutter bee larvae.
Yes, live crickets and other edible insect species intended for food or feed production are classified under this code, though processed or dried insects would fall under different HS chapters related to food products.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| MEXICO | -- | $87K | +$87K |
| JAPAN | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| UZBEKISTAN | -- | -- | -- |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | -- | -- |
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.