Fresh Live New Zealand Paua (Haliotis iris) from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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