Salted Apple Snails from Japan
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.
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
• Check APHIS prohibited species list for invasive apple snails; use food-grade salt certification
• Common issue: insufficient salinity proof leading to spoilage claims