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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved snails (excluding sea snails) (HS 160558) totaled $612K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Snails (Excluding Sea Snails) paid $73K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $516K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Snails (Excluding Sea Snails) imports of $612K in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $492K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrance dominates US imports of prepared and preserved land snails — commonly known in trade as escargot — reflecting the country's long-standing role as the primary processor and exporter of this specialty food product. The heading explicitly excludes sea snails, which are classified elsewhere in Chapter 16. The US schedule covers straight snail preparations (1605580000 / 1605585500) and composite products containing fish meat or prepared meals (1605580500). FDA prior notice and seafood HACCP regulations apply to imported snail preparations; importers should confirm admissibility requirements with a licensed customs broker or FDA before entry.
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HS heading 160558 is explicitly limited to snails other than sea snails. Sea snails — such as whelks and periwinkles — are classified under other headings in Chapter 16 covering aquatic invertebrates, depending on their preparation method and species. Misidentifying a sea snail product as a land snail can result in classification errors and potential customs delays.
France's dominance reflects its established escargot processing industry and the strong culinary association between French cuisine and prepared snails. As a European Union member, France is not a US free-trade-agreement partner, so standard MFN duty rates apply. Importers should also be aware that EU-origin food products may be subject to evolving trade measures, making tariff monitoring advisable.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $283K | -- | -$283K |
| FRANCE | $192K | -- | -$192K |
| VIETNAM | $122K | -- | -$122K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $14K | -- | -$14K |
| THAILAND | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605585500 | SNAILS, OTHER THAN SEA SNAILS, PREPARED, PRESERVED | $541K | 14.84% | $66K |
| 1605580500 | SNAIL PRODUCTS WITH FISH MEAT; PREP MEALS | $70K | 10.00% | $7K |
SNAILS, OTHER THAN SEA SNAILS, PREPARED, PRESERVED
SNAIL PRODUCTS WITH FISH MEAT; PREP MEALS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605580000 | SNAILS, OTHER THAN SEA SNAILS, PREPARED OR PRESERV | $0 |
SNAILS, OTHER THAN SEA SNAILS, PREPARED OR PRESERV
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $160K | -- | -$160K |
| New Jersey | $122K | -- | -$122K |
| California | $101K | -- | -$101K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $273K | -- | -$273K |
| MIAMI, FL | $160K | -- | -$160K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $61K | -- | -$61K |