European and specialty cuisine food importers import canned snails for traditional escargot preparations.
HSN code 16055800 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Prepared or preserved snails, other than sea snails, are classified under this specific mollusk code.
Prepared snails ship in sealed cans or jars; the product is freely exportable from India without a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 1605)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 16055800 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 16055800 covers prepared or preserved land/freshwater snails.
HSN 16055800 falls under Chapter 16 and Heading 1605 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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