Fresh Chilled Helix Aspersa Snails

Fresh or chilled garden snails (Helix aspersa), removed from shells or in-shell, destined for culinary markets. Falls under HTS 0307.60.00.00 as non-sea snails in fresh/chilled state, excluding smoked or cooked products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.49.01Lower: 35% vs 40%

If containing sea snails or oysters

Mixtures with sea molluscs shift classification to other subheadings within 0307 excluding pure land snails.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 40%

If dried and intended as vegetables

Dried snails prepared like vegetables may classify under Chapter 07 for dehydrated foodstuffs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

File FDA Prior Notice for chilled molluscs; provide refrigeration chain documentation to prove product remains fresh

Watch for common pitfalls like inadequate temperature logs leading to rejection