Live Abalone from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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