Provisional King Oyster Mushrooms in Brine
King oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii) in brine for export to Europe for further processing. The brine treatment ensures transport viability but not edibility, as the mushrooms remain unsuitable for immediate consumption. This falls under tariff item 0711.59.00 as 'other' provisionally preserved mushrooms.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mushrooms are frozen rather than preserved in brine
Frozen vegetables, including mushrooms, are classified under heading 07.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the brine solution does not make the mushrooms suitable for immediate consumption; otherwise, they may be reclassified
• Keep records of the preservation method and sulfur dioxide concentration for CBSA inspection
• Note that duties are calculated on the total weight including brine and packaging, per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0711.59.00
Brined Beech Mushrooms for Export
Beech mushrooms (Hypsizygus tessellatus) brined for shipment, remaining unsuitable for raw consumption. This provisional preservation method qualifies them under tariff item 0711.59.00 as other provisionally preserved mushrooms.
Brined Enoki Mushrooms for Processing
Brined Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes) preserved in a brine solution solely to maintain them during international transport and storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in this state, requiring further processing before use, which qualifies them under tariff item 0711.59.00 as provisionally preserved mushrooms.
Brined Oyster Mushrooms for Processing
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) temporarily preserved in saltwater brine to prevent spoilage during shipment to food processors. The strong brine makes them unsuitable for direct consumption without preparation, fitting tariff item 0711.59.00.
Brine Packed Beech Mushrooms
Beech mushrooms (Hypsizygus tessellatus) packed in brine for temporary preservation during shipment and storage. They are not suitable for direct consumption in this state, meeting the criteria for provisional preservation under tariff item 0711.59.00.
Brine-Preserved Crimini Mushrooms
Crimini mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus var. brown) preserved in a brine solution solely for transport and storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption without further preparation, aligning with the provisional preservation definition in tariff item 0711.59.00.
Brine-Preserved Maitake Mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa) in a sulfur water brine solution for short-term storage before drying or cooking. They are too salty for immediate use, aligning with the provisional preservation definition of tariff item 0711.59.00.