Prepared Escargot and Tuna Casserole Meal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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