Dried Truffle Slices Broken
Naturally broken slices of dried Tuber melanosporum (black Périgord truffles), cut during processing but not further prepared. These broken slices are classified under tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles, cut, sliced, or broken.
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 slices are coated, flavored, or otherwise prepared
Prepared slices fall under 'Other' rather than the specific truffle item.
If the slices are from porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis)
Porcini have a separate tariff item for dried forms.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the slices are broken naturally during handling and not intentionally processed into a prepared product
• Declare the truffle species and the form (slices) accurately on customs forms
• Check if the slices require additional labeling under Canadian food regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 0712.39.20
Dried Alba White Truffle Powder
Finely powdered dried Tuber magnatum (Alba white truffle) for premium culinary infusions. The powder is produced solely by drying and grinding the truffles, with no further preparation, and is classified under tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles in powder form.
Dried Black Périgord Truffles
Whole dried Tuber melanosporum (Périgord black truffles) from French oak forests, air-dried to preserve flavor. These truffles are not further prepared beyond drying and are classified under tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles, whole.
Dried Burgundy Truffles Whole
Whole dried Tuber aestivum (Burgundy or summer truffles) dried intact to retain texture. These truffles are solely dried and not further prepared, qualifying for tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles, whole.
Dried Chinese Black Truffles
Whole dried Tuber indicum (Chinese black truffles) from Yunnan Province, dried for use as a cost-effective gourmet alternative. These truffles are solely dried and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles, whole.
Dried Italian White Truffles
Premium whole dried Tuber magnatum (Italian white truffles) from Piedmont, dried to concentrate their earthy aroma. These truffles are not further prepared beyond drying and are classified under tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles, whole.
Dried Oregon Black Truffles
Whole dried Leucangium carthusianum (Oregon black truffles) from the Pacific Northwest, dried for export. These truffles are solely dried and not further prepared, falling under tariff item 0712.39.20 as dried truffles, whole.