Pickled Abalone Chunks
Pickled abalone chunks, preserved in a vinegar solution and jarred in bulk. The pickling process preserves the abalone, making it a prepared or preserved mollusc under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vinegar solution is the predominant component and the product is more like a vegetable preparation
Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other edible parts of plants preserved by vinegar are in heading 2001, but this is unlikely if abalone predominates.
If the product contains a mix of abalone and other molluscs
Mixed mollusc preparations are classified under the subheading for other molluscs, not specifically abalone.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the vinegar solution as part of the preparation; ensure the abalone content exceeds 20% by weight to stay in Chapter 16
• Provide the pickling recipe or process details if requested by CBSA
• Verify the jars are for bulk import, not retail, to avoid additional labeling requirements
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