Fresh Shucked Burgundy Snails from Japan
Freshly shucked Helix pomatia snails, chilled and ready for cooking, exported from European farms. Classified in HTS 0307.60.00.00 for shucked non-sea snails in fresh/chilled condition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C with data loggers; label as 'shucked molluscs' clearly
• Pitfall: missing harvest date causing FDA holds