Fresh Wood Ear Mushrooms
Fresh wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae) are a gelatinous, ear-shaped fungus commonly used in East Asian cuisine, particularly in hot and sour soup. As fresh or chilled 'other' mushrooms, they fall under tariff item 0709.59.90, which covers mushrooms and truffles not elsewhere specified or included.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mushrooms are imported for processing
This sibling item covers mushrooms for processing, which may have a different duty rate.
If the mushrooms are provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Chapter note 5 excludes such products from heading 07.09, directing them to heading 07.11.
If the mushrooms are prepared or preserved by methods beyond provisional preservation
Prepared mushroom products fall under chapter 20, not fresh or chilled vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mushrooms are fresh or chilled and not provisionally preserved, as that would shift classification
• Declare the weight of packaging in the total weight for duty calculation, per supplementary note 1
• Check if a CBSA regional suspension applies to this tariff item, as it may be temporarily replaced by a different item
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.59.90
Fresh Black Poplar Mushrooms
Fresh black poplar mushrooms (Agrocybe aegerita) have a firm texture and almond aroma, suitable for grilling. 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 cultivated on poplar wood in Europe.
Fresh Black Périgord Truffles
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Fresh Burgundy Truffles
Fresh Burgundy truffles (Tuber uncinatum) are a variety of truffle with a nutty, fruity profile and marbled flesh, harvested in France. As fresh or chilled truffles, they are classified under tariff item 0709.59.90, which covers 'Other' mushrooms and truffles, and are imported whole for culinary applications.
Fresh Enoki Mushrooms
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Fresh Italian White Truffles
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Fresh King Oyster Mushrooms
Fresh king oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) have thick stems and large caps, ideal for grilling or roasting as meat substitutes. 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 distinct from standard button mushrooms.