Hericium erinaceus Lion's Mane Mushroom Spawn from Germany
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) spawn on hardwood pellets, inoculated for fruiting on sawdust blocks in gourmet and nootropic markets. HTS 0602.90.5000 covers this as other mushroom spawn, live fungal material for planting per chapter notes excluding Chapter 7 edibles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for bacterial contamination pre-shipment; certificates speed up border release
• Specify 'culinary propagation' end-use to align with nursery supply definition
• Monitor shelf life; imports over 30 days old may fail viability checks