0410.10.00.00 - Insects 🖩

This HTS category, 0410.10.00.00, specifically encompasses insects that are intended for human or animal consumption. This includes a wide variety of insect species, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, that are prepared or preserved for use as food. The classification is based on the product being identifiable as an insect and destined for the foodstuff market, differentiating it from insects used for other purposes.

The primary distinction within Chapter 04's "Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included" is between this specific insect category and its sibling, 0410.90.00.00, which covers all other edible products of animal origin not elsewhere specified or included. Therefore, if a product is an insect and edible, it falls under 0410.10.00.00. If it is another form of edible animal product (such as certain mollusks, crustaceans, or other non-insect animal-derived items) not covered by more specific chapters, it would be classified under 0410.90.00.00.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions within this heading will therefore rely on the clear identification of the product as an insect and its intended use as an edible item. Exclusions would typically include insects intended for non-edible purposes, such as scientific research, pest control, or as bait.