Salted Apple Snails
Salted Pomacea canaliculata (golden apple snails), dried or fresh-salted for Asian cuisine. HTS 0307.60.00.00 applies to salted non-sea snails, distinguishing from sea varieties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If aquatic and not strictly land-dwelling
Semi-aquatic snails may classify under live/fresh aquatic invertebrates if harvested from water.
If edible but processed into dried forms like meals
Edible flours/meals of molluscs shift to Chapter 04 if resembling animal-derived products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check APHIS prohibited species list for invasive apple snails; use food-grade salt certification
• Common issue: insufficient salinity proof leading to spoilage claims
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Live Edible Land Snails
Live snails of the species Helix pomatia, commonly known as Roman snails, harvested for human consumption. Classified under HTS 0307.60.00.00 as they are non-sea snails, whether in shell or not, live, and fit for food use. Excludes sea snails and processed forms like flours.
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.
Frozen Escargot Snails
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.
Dried Land Snails in Brine
Dried snails preserved in brine solution, such as African giant land snails (Achatina fulica), for extended shelf life. Under HTS 0307.60.00.00 as dried or in-brine non-sea snails, not rendered into flour.
Fresh Shucked Burgundy Snails
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.
Frozen In-Shell Garden Snails
Whole frozen garden snails (Cornu aspersum) in their shells, preserved for gourmet markets. HTS 0307.60.00.00 covers frozen snails other than sea snails, in shell.