Fresh Chilled Green Abalone (Haliotis fulgens) from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

Include veterinary health certificates confirming no pathogens, as chilled molluscs face strict USDA/APHIS scrutiny

Label clearly as 'chilled' with temperature logs; exceeding chill thresholds risks reclassification as live or spoiled

Check state-specific restrictions—some US ports ban certain abalone due to disease risks like withering syndrome