Brined Shucked Escargots
Brined shucked escargots are snails of the Helix species, removed from their shells and preserved in a brine solution. They are intended for retail escargot kits and are not smoked, cooked, or processed into flour, meals, or pellets. As non-sea snails in brine, they fall under tariff item 0307.60.90, which covers other snails than sea snails.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the snails are smoked
Smoked snails are specifically classified under the sibling item for smoked products.
If the snails are ground into flour, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter note 3 excludes flours, meals, and pellets from headings 03.05 to 03.08, directing them to heading 03.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the snails are not smoked or cooked, as those would fall under sibling item 0307.60.10
• Declare the species (Helix) and preservation method (brine) accurately on customs documents
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption and meets CFIA labelling requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0307.60.90
Dried Land Snails in Brine
Dried land snails in brine are snails such as African giant land snails (Achatina fulica) that have been dehydrated and then preserved in a brine solution for extended shelf life. They are not processed into flour, meals, or pellets, and are not smoked or cooked. As dried non-sea snails in brine, they are classified under tariff item 0307.60.90.
Fresh Chilled Helix Aspersa Snails
Fresh chilled Helix aspersa snails are garden snails that are either removed from their shells or in-shell, kept chilled for culinary markets. They are not smoked, cooked, or processed into flour, meals, or pellets. As fresh or chilled non-sea snails, they fall under tariff item 0307.60.90.
Fresh Shucked Burgundy Snails
Fresh shucked Burgundy snails are Helix pomatia snails that have been removed from their shells and chilled, ready for cooking. They are exported from European farms and are not smoked, cooked, or processed into flour, meals, or pellets. As fresh or chilled non-sea snails, they are classified under tariff item 0307.60.90.
Frozen Escargot Snails
Frozen escargot snails are typically Burgundy snails (Helix pomatia) that are frozen for use in escargot dishes, either in-shell or shucked. They are not smoked, cooked, or processed into flour, meals, or pellets. As frozen non-sea snails, they fall under tariff item 0307.60.90.
Frozen In-Shell Garden Snails
Frozen in-shell garden snails are whole Cornu aspersum snails preserved in their shells and frozen for gourmet markets. They are not smoked, cooked, or processed into flour, meals, or pellets. As frozen non-sea snails in-shell, they are classified under tariff item 0307.60.90.
Live Edible Land Snails
Live edible land snails are Helix pomatia snails, also known as Roman snails, harvested for human consumption. They are live and not smoked, cooked, or processed into flour, meals, or pellets. As live non-sea snails, they fall under tariff item 0307.60.90.