Canned Abalone in Brine
Canned abalone (Haliotis spp.) packed in brine, ready for direct consumption. This falls under HTS 1605.57.60.00 as prepared or preserved abalone, not in airtight containers like retail cans, classified as 'other' forms of preserved molluscs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in airtight containers for retail sale
Retail-ready canned abalone shifts to subheading for consumer-packaged preserved molluscs.
If live, fresh, chilled, or frozen without preservation
Unprocessed abalone remains in Chapter 3 as live or fresh molluscs, not prepared/preserved.
If simply boiled in water without further preservation
Boiled-only abalone without added preservatives may classify as mushrooms and truffles in temporary preserves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species as Haliotis (abalone) via supplier certificates to match Chapter 16 definitions and avoid misclassification
• Ensure CITES permits if from wild-caught sources, as abalone may be regulated; include processing documentation
Related Products under HTS 1605.57.60.00
Smoked Abalone Fillets
Abalone fillets preserved by smoking process, vacuum-sealed in bulk for foodservice. This 'other' preparation fits HTS 1605.57.60.00 for preserved molluscs beyond basic canning.
Pickled Abalone Chunks
Abalone chunks pickled in vinegar solution, jarred in bulk. Fits 'other' preserved abalone in HTS 1605.57.60.00.
Abalone Paste in Tubes
Pureed preserved abalone paste in bulk tubes for culinary use. 'Other' preparation under HTS 1605.57.60.00.
Bulk Preserved Abalone Glands
Preserved abalone adductor muscles in brine bulk. HTS 1605.57.60.00 'other'.
Fermented Abalone Sauce Base
Fermented abalone for sauce, preserved. 'Other' HTS 1605.57.60.00.
Frozen Cooked Abalone Meat
Abalone meat that has been cooked and then frozen, intended for further culinary use. Classified under HTS 1605.57.60.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved abalone, excluding retail airtight packs.