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U.S. imports of live insects (other than bees or leaf cutter bee larvae) (HS 0106490090) totaled $855K in June 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Live Insects (Other Than Bees or Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae) paid $35K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $347K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
This residual HS10 classification captures all live insects not classified as bees or leaf cutter bee larvae, covering a diverse range of commercially traded species including biocontrol agents, research insects, edible insects, and pet trade species. The category reflects the growing diversity of the live insect trade driven by sustainable agriculture, entomophagy, and scientific research sectors. Each species may be subject to distinct USDA APHIS permit requirements and invasive species risk evaluations.
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Common imports include predatory insects for biological pest control (e.g., Trichogramma wasps, predatory mites classified as insects), silkworms, stick insects and other pet trade species, and various insect species for scientific or educational purposes.
Importers should consult USDA APHIS PPQ (Plant Protection and Quarantine) prior to shipment; many live insect species require a permit under 7 CFR Part 330, and some may require an environmental risk assessment if they are not already established in the U.S.
Live insects under this code are generally duty-free under the U.S. MFN tariff rate; preferential trade agreements such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and others may provide additional benefits, though the base rate is already zero for most trading partners.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $509K | -- | -$509K |
| COSTA RICA | $156K | -- | -$156K |
| BELGIUM | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| ECUADOR | $36K | -- | -$36K |
| ISRAEL | $29K | -- | -$29K |
Monthly import values over time
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.