The items in question are mealworms that have been baked, killed and dried by a microwave process. Mealworms are the larval form of the mealworm beetle (a type of darkling beetle). The dead, dried mealworms will be imported in 15.5-ounce plastic drums intended for retail sale as packaged bird food.
[1] Please importantly note that only the relevant portion of the related is displayed above. You may refer to the said customs ruling for the entire ruling explanation.
[1]. https://rulings.cbp.gov/ruling/N239351
There are two subject merchandise under review. Dried Mealworm Powder is made from the larval form of the mealworm beetle. The Dried Cricket Powder is made from crickets. Both products will be imported in 25 kilogram bags and used as added ingredients in poultry feed.
[1] Please importantly note that only the relevant portion of the related is displayed above. You may refer to the said customs ruling for the entire ruling explanation.
[1]. https://rulings.cbp.gov/ruling/N279350