1605.58.55.00/Smoked Prepared Snails/Japan

Smoked Prepared Snails from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide lab analysis confirming water activity <0.85 for shelf-stability claims during CBP review

• Include smoking process details on invoice to differentiate from uncooked smoked fish products