Abalone in Oil Pouches

Cooked abalone preserved in vegetable oil, packed in flexible pouches for bulk import. HTS 1605.57.60.00 covers this as 'other' preserved abalone not in retail airtight cans.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1605.57Same rate: 35%

If pouches are airtight and under retail weight limits

Small consumer pouches qualify as retail-packed preserved goods.

2005Lower: 21.2% vs 35%

If oil-preserved like sardines but reclassified by material

Oil-preserved non-mollusc seafood may fall under Chapter 20 vegetables/nuts preserves.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify oil type and preservation process to meet FDA additive regulations

Use correct HTSUS statistical reporting for 'other' abalone; track quantity limits if applicable