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Frozen Escargot Snails from Japan

Frozen snails prepared for escargot dishes, typically Burgundy snails (Helix pomatia), in shell or shucked. HTS 0307.60.00.00 covers frozen non-sea snails, provided not smoked, cooked, or pelletized.

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

Ensure blast-freezing records and labels indicate 'frozen molluscs'; obtain shellfish tags if from certified farms

Pitfall: confusing with cooked frozen products which may go to 0307.60 if smoked