U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Snails (Excluding Sea Snails) (HS 160558) totaled $769K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Snails (Excluding Sea Snails) paid $92K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Snails (Excluding Sea Snails) imports of $769K in August 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $526K.
Last updated: August 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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25 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 12 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160558 · $769K of $310.9M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.5M of Prepared or Preserved Snails (Excluding Sea Snails) and exported $130K.
Through August 2026 · exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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France and Vietnam together supply 86% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.01% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605585500 | Snails, Other Than Sea Snails, Prepared, Preserved | $737K | 12.10% | 100.00% | $89K |
| 1605580500 | Snail Products With Fish Meat; Prep Meals | $32K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $3K |