Frozen Cooked Land Snails from Japan
Cooked and shelled land snails (Achatina fulica), quick-frozen and vacuum-packed for foodservice use. This qualifies under HTS 1605.58.55.00 as 'other' prepared molluscs, specifically preserved land snails excluding 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
• Secure prior FDA approval and APHIS permit for exotic species like giant African snails due to invasive pest risks
• Entry must include processing records proving cooking step; frozen state alone doesn't qualify without preparation