Fresh Live New Zealand Paua (Haliotis iris) from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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