Preservative Solution Treated Shiitake Mushrooms from Mexico
Whole shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) treated with sulfur water or other preservative solutions to maintain quality during shipment. They are kept unsuitable for direct consumption, fitting the provisional preservation criteria of tariff item 0711.59.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the preservative treatment (e.g
• sulfur dioxide concentration) to prove provisional preservation
• Ensure the mushrooms are not dried or otherwise processed, as that would change classification
• Check with CBSA for any specific labeling requirements for preserved mushrooms