Prepared Escargot and Tuna Casserole Meal from Canada
Shelf-stable pouches of cooked land snails combined with tuna fish meat in a creamy prepared meal format. Classified under HTS 1605.58.05.00 due to primary mollusc (snail) base with added fish meat, forming a complete prepared meal as per subheading note.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis showing fish meat presence to justify 1605.58.05 over pure mollusc codes
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans; label allergens like shellfish and fish clearly
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls—retail-ready meals stay here, but industrial bulk may shift to parts