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U.S. imports of abalone, live, fresh or chilled (HS 030781) totaled $201K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Abalone, Live, Fresh or Chilled paid $11K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.6% on $140K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Abalone, Live, Fresh or Chilled imports of $201K in July 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $177K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLive, fresh, and chilled abalone (genus Haliotis) is a high-value shellfish commodity classified under a single tariff line (0307810000), with Mexico the leading US supplier, followed by South Korea and Chile. Because abalone populations are heavily regulated globally, CITES listings and national export permits can affect admissibility depending on the species and country of origin — importers must confirm that shipments are accompanied by valid export documentation. FDA seafood HACCP requirements apply at entry, and the cold-chain integrity of live or fresh product is critical to maintaining admissibility and commercial value.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
36 shipments/mo
Some Haliotis species are listed under CITES Appendix III by certain range states, which can require export permits from the country of origin. Importers should verify the CITES status of the specific species and source country before shipment, as non-compliance can result in seizure at the port of entry.
Mexico's Baja California peninsula hosts established wild-harvest and aquaculture abalone operations with geographic proximity to US West Coast ports, enabling the short transit times necessary to maintain live or fresh product quality. This logistical advantage makes Mexico the primary source, though South Korea and Chile also supply meaningful volumes.
HSChapter 03
Subheading 21 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030781 · $201K of $88.3M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$201KYoY · Pro
Exports
$13KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307810000 | Abalone Live, Frsh or Chilled | $201K | 5.28% | 69.60% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0307810000 | Abalone Live, Frsh or Chilled | $13K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Mexico together supply 81% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
30.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.28%.