Sulfur Dioxide Preserved White Button Mushrooms
White button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) treated with sulfur dioxide gas to ensure provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption, requiring further processing, which qualifies them under tariff item 0711.59.00.
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 white button mushrooms are of the genus Agaricus and not otherwise excluded.
Agaricus mushrooms have a specific tariff item under heading 0711.
If the mushrooms are prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Vinegar-preserved mushrooms fall under chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sulfur dioxide treatment is solely for provisional preservation and not for other purposes
• Document the treatment process for CBSA verification
• Verify that the mushrooms are not of a genus that requires separate classification under 0711.51.00
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
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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
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