U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Abalone (HS 160557) totaled $637K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Abalone paid $17K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Abalone imports of $637K in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $571K.
Last updated: August 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.
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13 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$637KYoY · free account
Exports
$3KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.2M of Prepared or Preserved Abalone and exported $522K.
Through August 2026 · exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 13 of 18 in heading 1605
Subheading 160557 · $637K of $310.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605576000 | Abalone (Haliotis Spp.), Prepared or Preserved | $634K | 2.60% | 28.25% | $16K |
| 1605570500 | Abalone Products With Fish Meat; Prep Meals | $3K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $422 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1605570000 | Abalone (Haliotis Spp.), Prepared or Preserved | $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 China together supply 84% of it. Australia pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
71.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.65% of imports for consumption.