HS Code 160557
Prepared and Preserved Abalone
HS code 160557 covers prepared or preserved abalone, including premium canned abalone in brine, cooked abalone meat, and seasoned abalone products.
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HS Code 160557 — Prepared and Preserved Abalone
This code is specifically for abalone (sea snails) that have been prepared or preserved. This highly-priced delicacy is often canned in brine or sold as cooked, vacuum-sealed items.
What's included
- Canned whole abalone
- Cooked abalone in sauce
- Seasoned abalone meat
- Smoked abalone
What's excluded
- Fresh abalone → use
030781(Fresh or live abalone belongs in Chapter 3.)
Common examples
- Premium Mexican canned abalone
- Australian abalone in brine (can)
- Ready-to-eat braised abalone
- Dried prepared abalone slices
Frequently asked questions
Why is abalone in a separate code from other snails?
Because of its extremely high trade value and specific market in Asia, it has its own international 6-digit sub-heading.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: High risk of CITES requirements for certain species of abalone from specific regions.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Mexico, Australia, South Africa
- Top importers: Hong Kong, China, Singapore
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Key takeaway
A high-value category requiring strict compliance and health documentation.
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