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U.S. imports of live worms (HS 0106900110) totaled $7.3M in June 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Live Worms paid $84K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $841K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Worms imports of $7.3M in June 2026 ran 65% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
This HS10 classification specifically covers live worms traded internationally, including earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) for composting and fishing bait, bloodworms and sandworms for the fishing bait industry, and other worm species used in vermiculture, aquaculture feed, and scientific research. The live worm trade is a significant niche market with established supply chains between North America, Europe, and Asia. Import requirements are generally less stringent than for other live animals but may include phytosanitary or veterinary documentation depending on the destination country.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Commonly traded species include earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida) for composting and bait, marine worms such as bloodworms (Glycera dibranchiata) and sandworms (Nereis virens) for fishing bait, and tubifex worms for aquarium fish feed.
Live worms generally face fewer regulatory barriers than other live animals, but USDA APHIS may require permits for certain species that could pose agricultural pest risks; state-level regulations may also restrict the importation of non-native earthworm species.
Live worms are generally imported duty-free into the United States under the MFN tariff rate; importers should verify current rates in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule and check for any applicable trade agreement preferences.
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Monthly import values over time
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $6.4M | -- | -$6.4M |
| NETHERLANDS | $733K | -- | -$733K |
| FRANCE | $63K | -- | -$63K |
| CHILE | $45K | -- | -$45K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |