Fresh Nameko Mushrooms from Mexico
Fresh nameko mushrooms (Pholiota nameko) are small, gelatinous-capped fungi essential in Japanese sukiyaki. As fresh or chilled 'other' mushrooms, they are classified under tariff item 0709.59.90, which covers mushrooms and truffles not elsewhere specified, and are grown on beech logs with a natural slime layer.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
8.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the mushrooms are fresh or chilled and not dried or preserved; those forms are classified elsewhere
• Include the package weight in the customs value
• Ensure proper labeling of the species to avoid misclassification