HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0307.60 – Molluscs; snails, other than sea snails, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process
HS code 0307.60 is the 6-digit subheading for molluscs, snails, other than sea snails, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process. It is used for live escargots, frozen escargots, canned escargots in garlic butter, fresh snails (without shell) and chilled snails.
What HS 0307.60 covers
This HS code specifically covers land snails (escargots) and freshwater snails, excluding sea snails, in various forms: live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked. These molluscs are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in European cuisine. The international trade involves both live snails for immediate consumption or further processing, and various preserved forms that offer extended shelf life. Major importers are countries with a strong culinary tradition for escargots, such as France, Belgium, and Italy. Exporters include nations with suitable climates for snail farming or wild harvesting, often found in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Key aspects of this trade include ensuring food safety, proper handling for live shipments, and adherence to specific size and species regulations.
- Covers
- Live escargots
- Frozen escargots
- Canned escargots in garlic butter
- Fresh snails (without shell)
- Chilled snails
- Dried land snails
- Snails in brine
- Examples
- Roland Escargots
- Sarl Les Escargots de Bourgogne
- Helix Aspersa Snails
- Petit Gris Snails
Codes often confused with 0307.60
Common mistake. This code is crucial for distinguishing land/freshwater snails from sea snails, which fall under 030791 or 030799. Confusion might arise with 030799 if the snails are prepared beyond simple preservation, such as in elaborate sauces.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 030760, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 030760 in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 32% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Morocco $14M 14% of world exports
- 2 Romania $11M 11% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $10M 11% of world exports
World total: $97M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $31M 32% of world imports
- 2 Spain $16M 17% of world imports
- 3 Italy $9.1M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $97M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0307.60
Brazil does not split HS 0307.60: its NCM code is 0307.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 03.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0307.60
What is HS code 030760?
HS code 030760 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Molluscs; snails, other than sea snails, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process. This HS code specifically covers land snails (escargots) and freshwater snails, excluding sea snails, in various forms: live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked. These molluscs are considered a delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in European cuisine. The international trade involves both live snails for immediate consumption or further processing, and various preserved forms that offer extended shelf life. Major importers are countries with a strong culinary tradition for escargots, such as France, Belgium, and Italy. Exporters include nations with suitable climates for snail farming or wild harvesting, often found in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Key aspects of this trade include ensuring food safety, proper handling for live shipments, and adherence to specific size and species regulations.
What products fall under HS code 030760?
Live escargots, frozen escargots, canned escargots in garlic butter, fresh snails (without shell), chilled snails, dried land snails, snails in brine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 030760?
This code is crucial for distinguishing land/freshwater snails from sea snails, which fall under 030791 or 030799. Confusion might arise with 030799 if the snails are prepared beyond simple preservation, such as in elaborate sauces.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 030760?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 030760 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($14M, 14% of world exports), Romania ($11M) and Lithuania ($10M). World exports came to about $97M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 030760?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 030760 in UN Comtrade data were France ($31M, 32% of world imports), Spain ($16M) and Italy ($9.1M). World imports came to about $97M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 030760 structured?
HS code 030760 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 030760?
In Brazil, HS code 030760 is NCM 0307.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.