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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If live, fresh, or chilled mussels
Different mollusc family (Mytilidae) uses distinct subheadings in 0307.
If seaweeds harvested with abalone
Algae or seaweeds attached or sold as sets classified under Chapter 12 for seaweed products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as 'live' only if responsive to stimuli; non-viable lots reclassified with higher scrutiny
• Use insulated live tanks compliant with IATA for air shipment to prevent mortality claims
• Monitor for Vibrio bacteria—negative test results speed border release
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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)
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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.