About HS Code 041010
This HS code covers insects as edible animal products, a rapidly emerging sector in global trade driven by sustainability concerns, nutritional benefits, and novel food trends. This category includes insects intended for direct human consumption, as well as those processed into ingredients like flours or protein concentrates for food and feed applications. Importers are often food innovators, health food companies, and animal feed manufacturers in regions exploring alternative protein sources. Exporters typically come from countries with established insect farming practices or those with traditional insect consumption. Regulatory frameworks for novel foods, particularly in regions like the EU (where EUDR might apply to certain feed components if linked to deforestation), are crucial considerations for trade in these products, alongside consumer acceptance and food safety standards.
Products Under This Code
Dried mealworms, cricket flour, roasted crickets, black soldier fly larvae (for feed), grasshopper snacks, silkworm pupae, buffalo worm powder
Real World Examples
Entomo Farms Cricket Powder, Jimini's Edible Insects, Grub Kitchen Mealworm Snacks, Protix Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Chapul Cricket Bars
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for insects. It could be confused with 041090 (other edible animal products not elsewhere specified) if the product is not clearly an insect, or even 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding) if the primary use is feed and not raw insect material.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 0410.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
EU countries, particularly Belgium and Netherlands, are growing importers; exporters include Thailand, Vietnam, and some European insect farms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 041010?
HS code 041010 covers: Animal products; insects. This HS code covers insects as edible animal products, a rapidly emerging sector in global trade driven by sustainability concerns, nutritional benefits, and novel food trends. This category includes insects intended for direct human consumption, as well as those processed into ingredients like flours or protein concentrates for food and feed applications. Importers are often food innovators, health food companies, and animal feed manufacturers in regions exploring alternative protein sources. Exporters typically come from countries with established insect farming practices or those with traditional insect consumption. Regulatory frameworks for novel foods, particularly in regions like the EU (where EUDR might apply to certain feed components if linked to deforestation), are crucial considerations for trade in these products, alongside consumer acceptance and food safety standards.
What products fall under HS code 041010?
Dried mealworms, cricket flour, roasted crickets, black soldier fly larvae (for feed), grasshopper snacks, silkworm pupae, buffalo worm powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 041010?
This code is specifically for insects. It could be confused with 041090 (other edible animal products not elsewhere specified) if the product is not clearly an insect, or even 2309 (preparations of a kind used in animal feeding) if the primary use is feed and not raw insect material.
How is HS code 041010 structured?
HS code 041010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (04) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.