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.

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.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If smoked and prepared as crab/lobster imitation but actually abalone

Prepared crustacean-like products may shift if marketed as substitutes, though abalone is mollusc.

1605.59.60.00Same rate: 35%

If other preserved molluscs like scallops with similar smoking

Non-abalone smoked molluscs fall under broader 'other' mollusc subheading.

0308.90.01.00Same rate: 35%

If smoked but not fit for human consumption as bait

Smoked unfit aquatic invertebrates classify outside edible prepared goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include smoking method and duration in commercial invoice to justify 'prepared or preserved' status

FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours pre-arrival; label with country of origin and processing details

Avoid misdeclaring as fresh—smoking alters tariff classification; common audit trigger