Canned Escargot
Canned escargot consists of Helix pomatia land snails that have been cooked, seasoned with garlic and herbs, and preserved in brine or their own juices within sealed tin cans. As a prepared or preserved mollusc other than a sea snail, it is correctly classified under tariff item 1605.58.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the snails are sea snails (e.g., periwinkles or whelks).
Sea snails are classified separately from land snails under the mollusc provisions of Chapter 16.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product label clearly indicates the species (Helix pomatia) and that it is not a sea snail, as this affects classification
• Verify that the cans meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) labelling and food safety standards before shipping
• Keep commercial invoices and certificates of origin handy to claim any preferential tariff treatment under free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.58.00
Frozen Cooked Land Snails
Frozen cooked land snails are shelled Achatina fulica snails that have been cooked and then quick-frozen and vacuum-packed for foodservice distribution. The freezing process preserves the product, making it a prepared or preserved mollusc other than a sea snail under tariff item 1605.58.00.
Giant African Land Snail Meat
Giant African land snail meat is prepared by cooking Achatina fulica snails and canning them in a tomato sauce, creating a shelf-stable product. As a prepared or preserved mollusc other than a sea snail, it falls under tariff item 1605.58.00.
Jarred Burgundy Snails
Jarred Burgundy snails are premium Helix pomatia snails from France, fully cooked and packed in glass jars with parsley butter. This prepared mollusc product, other than sea snails, is classified under tariff item 1605.58.00.
Smoked Prepared Snails
Smoked prepared snails are land snails that have been smoked over hardwood, fully cooked, and packaged in vacuum pouches for shelf stability. The smoking process serves as a method of preservation, making this a prepared or preserved mollusc other than a sea snail under tariff item 1605.58.00.