Fresh Live Abalone (Haliotis discus)
Live abalone from the Haliotis discus species, harvested from Pacific waters, sold in their shells for immediate consumption or aquaculture. Classified under HTS 0307.87.00.00 as other live abalone (Haliotis spp.), distinct from stromboid conchs. This covers molluscs in shell, live, fitting the chapter's scope for non-processed shellfish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed as live abalone for ornamental purposes
Ornamental live abalone falls under a specific subheading, separating decorative from edible uses.
If smoked, even uncooked during process
Smoked molluscs, including abalone, are excluded from 0307 and classified in 0308 per chapter notes.
If dried and unfit for human consumption
Dried abalone products not suitable for eating are treated as animal feed or natural products outside edible mollusc chapters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific documentation to confirm Haliotis spp. and avoid misclassification as conchs
• Obtain health certificates proving freedom from diseases and compliance with section 609 provisions if applicable to molluscs
• Ensure proper live transport conditions to prevent mortality, as dead abalone may shift to frozen categories
Related Products under HTS 0307.87.00.00
Chilled Abalone Meat (Haliotis midae)
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.
Frozen Whole Abalone (Haliotis rufescens)
Frozen whole red abalone (Haliotis rufescens) in shells, individually quick-frozen for preservation. Classified in HTS 0307.87.00.00 as other frozen abalone (Haliotis spp.), part of the mollusc chapter for non-smoked products. This statistical breakout captures all forms except specified exclusions.
Dried Abalone (Haliotis diversicolor)
Whole dried abalone (Haliotis diversicolor) from Asian aquaculture, rehydratable for cooking. HTS 0307.87.00.00 covers dried Haliotis spp. excluding flours/pellets or smoked forms. Fits chapter for processed but non-prepared molluscs.
Salted Abalone Gons (Haliotis iris)
Gons (adductor muscles) of paua abalone (Haliotis iris) preserved in salt, without shells. Under HTS 0307.87.00.00 as other salted abalone (Haliotis spp.), for non-smoked molluscs in brine or salt. Common in New Zealand exports.
Fresh Shucked Abalone (Haliotis sorenseni)
Freshly shucked white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni) meat, chilled not frozen, shell discarded. HTS 0307.87.00.00 includes shucked fresh/chilled Haliotis spp. as 'other abalone'. Protected species requires special permits.
Brined Whole Abalone (Haliotis gigantea)
Whole mega abalone (Haliotis gigantea) preserved in brine solution, in shells. Classified HTS 0307.87.00.00 for other abalone in brine, non-smoked. Popular in Japanese cuisine prep.