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.
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 imported raw, not cooked or otherwise prepared.
Live, fresh, chilled, or frozen snails that have not been cooked or prepared fall under Chapter 3, not Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the freezing and packaging methods meet CFIA requirements for frozen food imports
• Provide a detailed product description on customs documentation to distinguish these from live or fresh snails
• Check whether the vacuum packaging contains any added sauces or seasonings that could affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1605.58.00
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.
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.