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U.S. imports of live insects other than bees (HS 010649) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Live Insects Other Than Bees paid $47K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $469K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLeaf-cutter bee larvae (0106490010) and other live insects not elsewhere specified (0106490090) occupy a commercially growing segment of the live animal trade, driven by demand for biological pest control agents, pollination services, and emerging insect-protein research. USDA APHIS regulates these imports under its plant protection and quarantine authority, since many insect species pose potential agricultural pest risks if released or escaped. The dedicated tariff line for live leaf-cutter bee larvae reflects their specific role as managed pollinators for alfalfa and other seed crops.
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Leaf-cutter bee larvae (0106490010) are commercially important managed pollinators, particularly for alfalfa seed production, and their trade volume and regulatory profile warranted a distinct classification. Other live insects not used in this specific agricultural context fall under the residual NESOI line (0106490090).
Importers of live insects intended for biological control must obtain a USDA APHIS permit under the Plant Protection Act. APHIS evaluates the risk that the target species — or any associated organisms — could become an agricultural pest if released. Approved shipments may also require containment conditions during transit and at the point of release.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.9M | $1.2M | -$1.8M |
| ISRAEL | $163K | -- | -$163K |
| COSTA RICA | $121K | -- | -$121K |
| MEXICO | -- | $75K | +$75K |
| BELGIUM | $65K | -- | -$65K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106490010 | LARVAE OF LEAF CUTTER BEE, LIVE | $2.1M | -- | -- |
| 0106490090 | INSECTS, LIVE, NESOI | $1.3M | 10.00% | $47K |
LARVAE OF LEAF CUTTER BEE, LIVE
INSECTS, LIVE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106490000 | INSECTS, LIVE, NESOI | $1.2M |
INSECTS, LIVE, NESOI
49.8K kg
CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010229
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
PRIMATES, LIVE
HS 010611
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $734K | $452K | -$282K |
| Michigan | $521K | $262K | -$260K |
| Washington | $709K | -- | -$709K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL, ND | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| DETROIT, MI | $404K | $674K | +$269K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $834K | -- | -$834K |