Fresh Live New Zealand Paua (Haliotis iris) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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