Chilled South African Abalone (Haliotis midae) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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