Live, fresh or chilled abalone (Haliotis spp.)
Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Abalone (Haliotis spp.) and stromboid conchs (Strombus spp.): > Live, fresh or chilled abalone (Haliotis spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0307.81.00.00
Live Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens)
Live red abalone from California's coastal waters, harvested sustainably and shipped alive in controlled seawater systems to maintain freshness. Classified under HTS 0307.81.00.00 as live abalone (Haliotis spp.), distinct from frozen or processed forms in other subheadings.
Fresh Chilled Green Abalone (Haliotis fulgens)
Freshly harvested green abalone from Mexican waters, chilled immediately post-harvest to preserve texture and flavor without freezing. Falls under HTS 0307.81.00.00 for chilled abalone (Haliotis spp.), separate from live or frozen categories.
Live Blacklip Abalone (Haliotis rubra)
Live blacklip abalone farmed in Australian waters, exported alive for premium sushi markets with intact shells. HTS 0307.81.00.00 covers live Haliotis spp., emphasizing viability over processing.
Chilled South African Abalone (Haliotis midae)
Premium chilled abalone from South African aquaculture farms, packed in ice slurry for global export. Classified in HTS 0307.81.00.00 as chilled Haliotis spp., not extending to dried, salted, or frozen forms.
Fresh Live New Zealand Paua (Haliotis iris)
Fresh live paua abalone from New Zealand's sustainable fisheries, maintained alive for raw consumption. HTS 0307.81.00.00 specifically for live, fresh, or chilled abalone, excluding smoked or brined.