Fresh Chilled Green Abalone (Haliotis fulgens) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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