Product classification
HS code for Snails: 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 snails under HS 0307.60
Snails, specifically those other than sea snails, are classified under HS code 0307.60. This classification is part of Chapter 3, which encompasses fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 specifically covers molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, or in brine. The classification 0307.60 is dedicated to land snails (such as Helix aspersa or Helix pomatia) and freshwater snails. The code applies to snails in various states of preservation, including those that have been smoked or cooked before or during the smoking process, provided they have not been further prepared. The distinction between Chapter 3 and Chapter 16 is critical; if the snails have been prepared or preserved (for example, canned in brine with seasonings or prepared as 'escargot' in butter), they are removed from 0307 and classified under 1605.
- Covers
- Live land snails for human consumption or breeding
- Fresh or chilled snail meat removed from the shell
- Frozen snails in their shells
- Smoked land snails, whether or not cooked during smoking
- Dried or salted snails for culinary use
- 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 occurs with HS code 1605.58, which covers prepared or preserved snails. If snails are boiled, seasoned, or packed in sauces, they must be classified under 1605. Another frequent error involves sea snails (such as whelks or periwinkles), which are not included in 0307.60; these are typically classified under 0307.91 (live/fresh) or 0307.99 (other), depending on their state and species. It is also important not to confuse these with live ornamental snails for aquariums, which still fall under 0307 if they are molluscs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 030760 (the code used for snails), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 030760 (the code used for snails) 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 snails.
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 snails
Brazil classifies snails 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 snails
What is the HS code for Snails?
The HS code for Snails 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 and freshwater snails (not prepared) is 0307.60.
How do I classify Snails for customs?
Snails 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.
Are canned snails classified under 0307.60?
No, canned snails or snails prepared with garlic butter and herbs are classified under HS code 1605.58 as prepared or preserved molluscs.
Which countries are the top exporters of snails (HS 030760)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 030760 (the code used for snails) 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 snails (HS 030760)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 030760 (the code used for snails) 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 Snails the same in all countries?
The base HS code 030760 for Snails 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 snails in Brazil?
In Brazil, snails (HS 030760) is classified under NCM 0307.60.00.