Product classification
HS code for Escargot: 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.
Classification of escargot under HS 0307.60
Escargot, or land snails, are classified under HS code 0307.60. This classification is found within Chapter 3, which covers fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates, but also includes certain land-dwelling molluscs like snails. Heading 0307 specifically covers molluscs, whether in shell or not, and whether they are live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. Subheading 0307.60 is the dedicated code for snails other than sea snails. This includes the common edible land snails of the genus Helix. The classification applies regardless of whether the snails are still in their shells or have been removed. It also covers snails that have been smoked or cooked before or during the smoking process, provided they have not been further prepared with sauces or other ingredients that would move them into the 'prepared foods' category of Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Live land snails (Helix pomatia, Helix aspersa)
- Fresh or chilled escargot meat
- Frozen snails in or out of shell
- Dried or salted land snails
- Smoked land snails
- Also under 0307.60
- Roland Escargots
- Sarl Les Escargots de Bourgogne
- Helix Aspersa Snails
- Petit Gris Snails
Codes often confused with 0307.60
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for escargot is HS code 1605.58. While 0307.60 covers raw, frozen, or simply preserved snails, 1605.58 is for snails that have been 'prepared or preserved'—for example, snails canned in a butter sauce or seasoned with garlic and herbs. Another common error is using 0307.91 or 0307.99, which are for other molluscs; however, because snails have a specific subheading (0307.60), that code must be used. Sea snails (whelks/periwinkles) are also excluded from 0307.60 and are classified elsewhere in heading 0307.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030760 (the code used for escargot), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030760 (the code used for escargot) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 030760, not only escargot.
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 escargot
Brazil classifies escargot under NCM 0307.60.00: HS 0307.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about escargot
What is the HS code for Escargot?
The HS code for Escargot is 030760 (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). The HS code for land snails (escargot), whether live, fresh, frozen, or dried, is 0307.60.
How do I classify Escargot for customs?
Escargot is classified under HS code 030760 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include canned escargot in garlic butter?
No, once snails are prepared with ingredients like butter or sauce, they are classified under HS code 1605.58 as prepared or preserved molluscs.
Which countries are the top exporters of escargot (HS 030760)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030760 (the code used for escargot) 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 escargot (HS 030760)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030760 (the code used for escargot) 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.
Is the HS code for Escargot the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030760 for Escargot is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for escargot in Brazil?
In Brazil, escargot (HS 030760) is classified under NCM 0307.60.00.