0307.60.00.00 - Snails, other than sea snails

This HTS category, 0307.60.00.00, specifically classifies snails that are not marine in origin. This includes freshwater snails and terrestrial snails. The products can be presented live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, and may be processed before or during smoking. The key distinction for this classification is the origin of the snail; if it originates from saltwater environments, it would fall under a different classification within Chapter 3.

While other mollusks like oysters, scallops, mussels, cuttlefish, squid, and octopus are also classified under heading 0307, this specific subheading differentiates snails based on their habitat. Unlike sea snails, the snails covered here are typically found in freshwater bodies or on land. This distinction is crucial for accurate customs reporting and tariff application, as different types of mollusks may have varying duties and import regulations.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level relies on the precise identification of the snail species and its non-marine origin. Examples of goods that would fall under this subheading include live escargots for culinary purposes, frozen freshwater snail meat, or dried terrestrial snails for consumption or other uses.