0106.90.01.10 - Worms 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0106.90.01.10, specifically classifies live worms. This includes a broad range of annelid species, such as earthworms, mealworms, and other terrestrial or aquatic worms that are imported or exported in a live state. The primary characteristic for classification under this code is the biological classification as a worm, irrespective of its intended use.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0106.90.01.20, which covers "Bait (other than worms)." While worms are frequently used as bait, the distinction lies in the primary classification: if the live animal is unequivocally a worm, it falls here. However, if a different live animal is being imported *specifically* for use as bait and is not a worm, it would be classified under the "Bait (other than worms)" subheading. The residual category, 0106.90.01.80, captures all other live animals not otherwise specified within the "Other" section of Chapter 01.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0106.90.01.10. Therefore, classification solely relies on the determination that the imported or exported live animal is a worm, fitting within the broader scope of "Other live animals" as defined in heading 0106. Practical classification will often depend on the importer's declaration and the physical verification of the species.