Fresh Maitake Mushrooms from Japan
Fresh maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa), also known as hen-of-the-woods, offer a nutty flavor and frilly appearance, prized for their culinary and health benefits. As fresh or chilled 'other' mushrooms, they are classified under tariff item 0709.59.90, which covers mushrooms and truffles not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the mushrooms are fresh or chilled and not dried or preserved; those forms fall under other headings
• Provide a phytosanitary certificate to meet CBSA requirements
• Include the weight of packaging in the customs value