Prepared Escargot and Tuna Casserole Meal from Japan
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 — 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
• 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