Giant African Land Snail Meat
Prepared and canned meat from Achatina fulica giant African land snails, cooked in tomato sauce. Classified in HTS 1605.58.55.00 as other preserved land snails, popular in African and Asian cuisines.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | +35.0% | 40% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | +10.0% | 15% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported dried or as flour for bulk use
Dried unprepared forms are Chapter 7 vegetables, common in ethnic markets.
If misidentified as sea conch meat
Conch (sea snail) has dedicated subheadings, altering duties based on species.
If sauced heavily as a vegetable preparation
If sauce dominates, it may classify as other preserved vegetables in Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• APHIS PPQ 526 permit mandatory for all giant African snail imports due to quarantine risks; apply early
• FDA prior notice required 72 hours pre-arrival; declare as 'canned snail in sauce' with nutrition facts
• Avoid bulk declarations without species ID—CBP may seize as potential invasives without docs
Related Products under HTS 1605.58.55.00
Canned Escargot
Helix pomatia land snails, cooked, seasoned with garlic and herbs, and preserved in their own juices or brine inside tin cans. This product falls under HTS 1605.58.55.00 as prepared or preserved snails, other than sea snails, fitting the 'other' category for molluscs excluding those specified elsewhere.
Jarred Burgundy Snails
Premium Helix pomatia snails from Burgundy, France, fully cooked, packed in glass jars with parsley butter. Classified under HTS 1605.58.55.00 for other prepared or preserved land snails, distinct from sea snail products.
Frozen Cooked Land Snails
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.
Smoked Prepared Snails
Land snails smoked over hardwood, fully cooked, and shelf-stable in vacuum pouches. Falls under HTS 1605.58.55.00 for other preserved snails, as smoking counts as a preservation method akin to canning.