Fresh Burgundy Truffles
Fresh Burgundy truffles (Tuber uncinatum) are a black truffle variety with a hazelnut aroma, harvested in autumn and winter. They fall under tariff item 0709.56.00 as fresh or chilled truffles of the Tuber genus.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the truffles are dried
Dried truffles are classified under heading 07.12 for dried vegetables.
If preserved by freezing or other methods
Truffles prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar fall under heading 20.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep truffles chilled during transport to maintain freshness, as they must be unsuitable for immediate consumption only if provisionally preserved
• Provide a phytosanitary certificate if required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Verify the tariff item's duty rate is not affected by seasonal suspensions
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.56.00
Fresh Black Périgord Truffles
Fresh black Périgord truffles (Tuber melanosporum) are a prized culinary fungus harvested in France. They are classified under tariff item 0709.56.00 as fresh truffles of the genus Tuber, distinct from other mushrooms.
Fresh Oregon Black Truffles
Fresh Oregon black truffles (Tuber oregonense) are cultivated in the Pacific Northwest and have chocolate-earth flavors. They are classified under tariff item 0709.56.00 as fresh or chilled truffles of the Tuber genus, regardless of origin.
Fresh Summer Black Truffles
Fresh summer black truffles (Tuber aestivum) are a milder variety available from June to August. They fall under tariff item 0709.56.00 as fresh or chilled truffles of the Tuber genus, distinct from other mushrooms.
Fresh White Alba Truffles
Fresh white Alba truffles (Tuber magnatum) are a premium variety from Italy with an intense garlic-musk flavor. They are classified under tariff item 0709.56.00 as fresh or chilled truffles of the Tuber genus, separate from common mushrooms.