U.S. imports of snails (other than sea snails) (HS 030760) totaled $96K in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Snails (Other Than Sea Snails) paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 13.75% of the $96K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Snails (Other Than Sea Snails) imports of $96K in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $126K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEscargot and other edible land snails occupy a specialized import niche, primarily supplying upscale restaurants and specialty food retailers. France is the leading supplier, consistent with its long culinary tradition and established escargot processing industry, though Vietnam has grown as a source of lower-cost product. The heading covers snails in all preservation states — live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine — but excludes sea snails, which are classified elsewhere. Because this heading includes live animals, USDA APHIS may have jurisdiction over live snail imports depending on species, and FDA governs food-form snail products; importers of live snails should confirm applicable APHIS permit requirements before shipment.
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Potentially yes. USDA APHIS regulates the importation of live mollusks and certain invertebrates that could pose agricultural pest risks. Some snail species, particularly giant African land snails, are prohibited. Importers of live snails should contact APHIS's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program before shipment to determine whether a permit is required and whether the species is admissible. Processed (frozen, canned, or dried) snail products are governed by FDA rather than APHIS.
The heading 030760 explicitly covers snails 'other than sea snails,' so marine gastropods such as whelks, periwinkles, and abalone are classified under different headings. If an importer is uncertain whether a species qualifies as a sea snail or a land/freshwater snail for tariff purposes, a binding ruling request to CBP is the appropriate path. The biological habitat and taxonomy of the species are the primary classification criteria.
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Subheading 23 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030760 · $96K of $89.1M
HSChapter 03
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307600000 | Snails, Other Than Sea Snails | $96K | 13.75% | 81.42% | $13K |
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12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.8M of Snails (Other Than Sea Snails).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Mexico together supply 96% of it. Vietnam pays 17.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
18.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.75% of total import value.