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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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