Prepared Escargot and Tuna Casserole Meal from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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