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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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