Chilled Abalone Meat (Haliotis midae) from Japan
Freshly shucked and chilled abalone meat from Haliotis midae, without shells, ready for culinary use. Falls under HTS 0307.87.00.00 as other chilled abalone (Haliotis spp.), covering fresh/chilled molluscs whether in shell or not. Excludes flours or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
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
• Provide temperature logs and FDA prior notice for chilled products to ensure compliance with seafood safety rules
• Label with exact species and harvest origin to distinguish from protected or mislabeled imports
• Avoid freezing during transit, as it would reclassify to frozen subheadings and alter duties