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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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