Loading...
U.S. imports of prepared or preserved abalone (HS 160557) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Abalone paid $7K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.4% on $315K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Abalone imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 122% above the year-to-date monthly average of $561K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataClassified specifically to the genus Haliotis, prepared and preserved abalone is a premium seafood commodity with a supply base led by Mexico and China, followed by Australia. The US schedule separates straight abalone preparations (1605570000 / 1605576000) from composite products containing fish meat or prepared meals (1605570500), and the genus-level specificity in the tariff description means species documentation is important for entry. Abalone is a high-value product subject to strict fisheries management in most source countries, so CITES considerations and country-of-origin documentation may be relevant depending on the species and origin. FDA prior notice and HACCP compliance are required; importers should verify admissibility with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
25 shipments/mo
Certain Haliotis species are listed under CITES appendices, and whether a CITES permit is required depends on the specific species and country of origin. Importers should confirm the species identity with their supplier and check current CITES listings before shipment, as requirements can change with periodic Conference of the Parties decisions.
Because abalone is a high-value product with significant price differences by origin, US Customs and Border Protection may scrutinize country-of-origin claims closely. Importers should obtain processing records, catch certificates, or aquaculture documentation from the foreign supplier to substantiate origin, particularly when product passes through a third country for processing.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 160557 — Prepared or Preserved Abalone. Be the first supplier listed.
Subheading 11 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160557 · $1.2M of $292.2M
HSChapter 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605576000 | Abalone (Haliotis Spp.), Prepared or Preserved | $1.2M | 0.60% | 25.27% | $7K |
| 1605570500 | Abalone Products With Fish Meat; Prep Meals | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 87% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
74.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.60%.