Live Abalone from Canada
Premium live abalone (Haliotis spp.) from sustainable farms, maintained in aerated tanks for live delivery. Classified in HTS 0307.91.03 as live univalve molluscs, prized for their meat and shell.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Secure CITES permits if wild-harvested; most are farmed but verify origin
• Use oxygen-infused shipping; monitor pH and salinity logs for customs
• Declare as 'live' explicitly; processed abalone risks higher duties elsewhere