HS Code 04.10 – Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

HS code 0410 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. HS Heading 0410 is a residual classification within Chapter 4, encompassing "Animal products; insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included." This heading serves as a catch-all for edible animal products that do not fit into the more specific headings of Chapter 4 (dairy, eggs, honey) or other chapters (e.g., meat in Chapter 2, fish in Chapter 3). It explicitly includes edible insects, which have gained increasing prominence in global food trends as sustainable protein sources. Beyond insects, it covers other niche or less common edible animal products, such as frog legs, edible snails, turtle eggs, and edible bird's nests, provided they are not specifically covered elsewhere. The key phrase "not elsewhere specified or included" is crucial for its application, defining its boundaries by exclusion. For trade compliance, classifying under 0410 requires careful consideration to ensure the product is indeed edible and not classified in other, more specific headings. Misclassification can lead to significant issues, particularly with novel food regulations, sanitary controls, and cultural acceptance. This heading reflects the evolving landscape of global food consumption and the diversification of animal-derived food sources, positioning it as an important, albeit diverse, part of Chapter 4's scope of animal products for human consumption.

Edible dried crickets, roasted mealworms, edible grasshoppers, fresh frog legs, frozen frog legs, edible snails (prepared or not), edible bird's nests (for soup), dried silkworm pupae (edible), insect flour, insect protein powder, ant larvae (edible), edible locusts, edible cicadas, edible water bugs, edible scorpions, crocodile meat (edible), alligator meat (edible), turtle eggs (edible), jellyfish (edible, prepared or not), sea cucumber (dried, for food).

The primary misclassification risk for Heading 0410 is confusing it with more specific headings or with non-edible animal products. For example, fresh or frozen meat of mammals or birds (Chapter 02) or fish, crustaceans, and molluscs (Chapter 03) should never be classified here. Live animals (Chapter 01) are also distinct. If the product is not explicitly for human consumption or has specific non-edible uses (e.g., animal guts for casings, Chapter 05), it should not be under 0410. Furthermore, heavily processed food preparations containing these items (e.g., insect protein bars, snail pâté) might fall under Chapter 16 or 21, depending on their composition and form, rather than the raw or simply prepared products of 0410.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 0410 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($474M, 55% of world exports), Malaysia ($197M) and China ($51M). World exports came to about $864M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 0410 in UN Comtrade data were China ($558M, 61% of world imports), Hong Kong ($103M) and Singapore ($61M). World imports came to about $920M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 0410 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 04 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (04) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (10) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.