HS Code for Salted abalone

Salted abalone is classified under HS code 0307.87. This specific code is designated for \"Molluscs; abalone (Haliotis spp.), whether in shell or not, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.\" Chapter 03 covers fish and crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 0307 specifically addresses molluscs. The inclusion of \"salted\" or \"in brine\" within this heading is a key distinction in the Harmonized System; while many prepared foods move to Chapter 16, molluscs that are simply dried, salted, or smoked remain in Chapter 03. This classification applies regardless of whether the abalone is still in its shell or has been shucked. The processing must be limited to the methods described (salting, drying, smoking); if the abalone is prepared in a sauce or canned in a way that constitutes a more complex preparation, the classification would change.

Products Included

• Salted abalone in brine
• Dried and salted abalone meat
• Smoked abalone (salted during process)
• Whole salted abalone in shell

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 1605.57, which covers prepared or preserved abalone. If the abalone is boiled (other than during smoking) or preserved in a vinegar-based marinade or a prepared sauce, it must be classified in Chapter 16. Importers also sometimes confuse 0307.87 with 0307.81, which is reserved for live, fresh, or chilled abalone that has not been salted or dried.

FAQ

What is the HS code for salted abalone?

The HS code for salted abalone is 0307.87, which includes dried, salted, or smoked abalone.

Does canned salted abalone stay in Chapter 03?

It depends on the preservation method. If it is simply abalone in brine inside a can, it remains in 0307.87. If it is canned in a sauce or fully cooked, it moves to 1605.57.