U.S. imports of Abalone, Live, Fresh or Chilled (HS 030781) totaled $192K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Abalone, Live, Fresh or Chilled paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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.
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32 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 21 of 28 in heading 0307
Subheading 030781 · $192K of $89.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$192KYoY · free account
Exports
$3KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1M of Abalone, Live, Fresh or Chilled.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0307810000 | Abalone Live, Frsh or Chilled | $192K | 4.38% | 56.59% | $8K |
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 | $3K |
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 · August 2026
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Mexico and South Korea together supply 75% of it. South Korea pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
43.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.38% of imports for consumption.