Frozen Cooked Land Snails from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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