HS Code 0410
Insects and Other Edible Animal Products
HS code 0410 covers edible insects such as crickets and mealworms, as well as bird's nests and other animal products for consumption not listed elsewhere.
4-digit Section IAir
HS Code 0410 — Insects and Other Edible Animal Products
This category includes edible products of animal origin not specified elsewhere, most notably edible insects. It also covers bird's nests and turtle eggs intended for human consumption.
What's included
- Dried crickets
- Mealworm powder
- Fresh or dried bird's nests
- Turtle eggs
What's excluded
- Prepared insect snacks with seasoning → use
2106(Processed food preparations containing insects fall under Chapter 21.)
Common examples
- Dried edible grasshoppers
- Frozen mealworms
- Salanganes' nests
- Cricket flour
Frequently asked questions
Is cricket flour included here?
Yes, raw insect flour for human consumption is generally classified under 0410.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Insects often require specific Novel Food approvals in regions like the EU.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China
- Top importers: Hong Kong, China, United States, Belgium
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
The primary code for the growing edible insect industry and traditional delicacies like bird's nests.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.
