Live Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if sourced from wild populations, as Haliotis spp. may require documentation for endangered species compliance
• Maintain strict temperature-controlled transport below 4°C to preserve live status; provide health certificates from exporting country
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as chilled—live abalone must show vital signs upon inspection to prevent reclassification