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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen stromboid conchs
Frozen state and conch species redirect to parallel frozen subheading.
If processed into pellets not fit for human consumption
Chapter notes define pellets under other headings if not human food grade.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure FDA prior notice via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival for chilled seafood
• Avoid over-icing leading to water weight gain—customs weighs net product for duty calculation
• Provide chain-of-custody docs tracing from farm to port for traceability requirements
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