U.S. imports of Live Insects (Other Than Bees or Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae) (HS 0106490090) totaled $907K in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Live Insects (Other Than Bees or Leaf Cutter Bee Larvae) paid $33K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Average import price $86.93/kg · 73 import shipments a month
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.
Statistical number 1 of 3 in subheading 010649
Statistical number 0106490090 · $907K of $907K
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Costa Rica together supply 81% of it. Costa Rica pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010649 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010649 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Imports
Imports
$907KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Directory
List your company and tag the 6-digit products you trade, so the companies trading them can find you. Be the first supplier listed.