Frozen 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | +25.0% | 29% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the snails are frozen and not smoked
Frozen non-smoked snails are classified as 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the snails are not smoked; frozen non-smoked snails are under 0307.60.90
• Keep freezing records for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.60.10
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.
Dried 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.
Fresh 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.
Fresh 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.
Frozen 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.
Live 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.