Frozen South African Perlemoen Abalone (Haliotis midae)

Premium frozen abalone meat from Haliotis midae, sourced from South African coastal farms. Individually quick-frozen (IQF) post-shucking to maintain quality for culinary use. Fits HTS 0307.83.00.00 specifically for frozen Haliotis spp. abalone, distinct from pellets or flours.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0307.81.00.00Same rate: 35%

If live or in-shell frozen

Live abalone or those frozen in shell are under the live/fresh subheading, not shucked frozen meat.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption

Per chapter notes, flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption go to heading 0309, not 0307.

0307.79.01Same rate: 35%

If for frozen stromboid conchs instead of abalone

Strombus spp. (conchs) have their own subheading within the abalone/conch group.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain aquaculture certification to demonstrate sustainable farming practices, avoiding wild harvest restrictions

Include lot-specific freezing date and temperature logs to meet USDA/APHIS entry requirements