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.

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 put up in airtight containers for retail sale

Retail-ready canned abalone shifts to subheading for consumer-packaged preserved molluscs.

0307.71.00Same rate: 35%

If live, fresh, chilled, or frozen without preservation

Unprocessed abalone remains in Chapter 3 as live or fresh molluscs, not prepared/preserved.

2003.10.01Higher: 43.5% vs 35%

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