Lentinula edodes Shiitake Mushroom Spawn from Germany
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushroom spawn grown on hardwood sawdust or grain, used to colonize logs or bags for high-yield fruiting in commercial and home cultivation. It qualifies under HTS 0602.90.5000 as mushroom spawn, encompassing live fungal propagules supplied for planting like nursery goods. Excluded from Chapter 7 per chapter notes.
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
• Apply for an APHIS PPQ 526 permit in advance, specifying the substrate and strain to expedite customs clearance
• Store at 2-4°C post-import to preserve spawn quality; temperature logs may be requested during inspection
• Confirm no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) if importing to regions with strict biotech regulations