Abalone, Prepared or Preserved

Classified under the scientific name Haliotis spp., prepared and preserved abalone is a high-value specialty seafood with Mexico and China as the leading US import sources, followed by Australia. The heading covers three 10-digit lines: the primary abalone preparation line (1605570000), products containing fish meat or prepared meals (1605570500), and a residual NESOI line (1605576000). Abalone is a commercially sensitive species in several jurisdictions, and importers should be aware that some wild-harvested abalone may be subject to CITES trade controls depending on the species and country of origin. FDA admissibility review applies to all processed seafood; consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency to confirm admissibility and any wildlife trade documentation requirements.