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Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process. > Octopus (Octopus spp.): > Snails, other than sea snails > Other > Other
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Products classified under Tariff item 0307.60
Brined Shucked Escargots
Brined shucked escargots are snails of the Helix species, removed from their shells and preserved in a brine solution. They are not smoked, so they fall under this tariff item for smoked molluscs only if the smoking process has occurred; however, as brined non-smoked snails, they are excluded from this item and belong under the sibling item 0307.60.90. This candidate does not belong under 0307.60.10.
0307.60.10Dried Land Snails in Brine
Dried land snails in brine are preserved through dehydration and then placed in a brine solution for extended shelf life. They are not smoked, so they do not meet the condition of being 'smoked' for this tariff item. This candidate is excluded from 0307.60.10 and falls under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Fresh Chilled Helix Aspersa Snails
Fresh chilled Helix aspersa snails are garden snails that are either in-shell or shucked and kept chilled for culinary use. They are not smoked, so they do not qualify for this tariff item, which specifically covers smoked molluscs. This candidate belongs under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Fresh Shucked Burgundy Snails
Fresh shucked Burgundy snails are Helix pomatia snails that have been removed from their shells and chilled for cooking. They are not smoked, so they are excluded from this tariff item for smoked molluscs. This candidate falls under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Frozen Escargot Snails
Frozen escargot snails are typically Helix pomatia, either in-shell or shucked, and frozen for escargot dishes. They are not smoked, so they do not meet the criteria for this tariff item, which covers smoked molluscs. This candidate belongs under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Frozen In-Shell Garden Snails
Frozen in-shell garden snails are whole Cornu aspersum snails preserved by freezing in their shells for gourmet markets. They are not smoked, so they are excluded from this tariff item for smoked molluscs. This candidate falls under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Live Edible Land Snails
Live edible land snails are Helix pomatia, also known as Roman snails, harvested live for human consumption. They are not smoked, so they do not qualify for this tariff item, which covers smoked molluscs. This candidate belongs under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Live Giant African Land Snails
Live giant African land snails are Achatina achatina, farmed for food in West Africa. They are not smoked, so they are excluded from this tariff item for smoked molluscs. This candidate falls under the sibling item for other snails.
0307.60.10Salted Apple Snails
Salted apple snails are Pomacea canaliculata, preserved with salt, either dried or fresh-salted for Asian cuisine. They are not smoked, so they do not meet the criteria for this tariff item, which covers smoked molluscs. This candidate belongs under the sibling item for other snails.