Smoked Abalone Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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