Salted Abalone Gons (Haliotis iris) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify salt concentration on invoices to differentiate from 'in brine' if applicable
• Ensure no additives that could classify as prepared products under Chapter 16
• Use vacuum packaging declarations to prevent spoilage claims at entry