Trametes versicolor Turkey Tail Mushroom Spawn
Spawn of Trametes versicolor (turkey tail fungus) on grain medium, utilized for medicinal mushroom cultivation on hardwood substrates or for mycoremediation projects. Falls under HTS 0602.90.5000 as other mushroom spawn, treated as live plants for planting or ornamental use in Chapter 6. Supplied by fungal nurseries for propagation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extracted for medicinal use or as a mixed preparation
Medicaments derived from fungi fall under Chapter 30, not live spawn.
If misclassified under 'other live plants n.e.s.' without specifying mushroom spawn
The specific subheading 0602.90.5000 reserves mushroom spawn distinctly.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming absence of human pathogens, as medicinal strains may trigger FDA scrutiny alongside USDA
• Use insulated shipping to maintain humidity levels critical for mycelium survival
• Document end-use as propagation to distinguish from research cultures
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Agaricus bisporus Mushroom Spawn
This is live spawn of Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), consisting of mycelium grown on sterilized grain substrate, used by growers to inoculate compost beds for commercial mushroom production. It falls under HTS 0602.90.5000 as mushroom spawn, which is classified as a live plant product for propagation in the context of fungal cultivation. The product is supplied by specialized mushroom spawn producers for planting in controlled environments.
Pleurotus ostreatus Oyster Mushroom Spawn
Live spawn of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushrooms) on rye grain or sawdust substrate, designed for inoculating pasteurized straw or wood substrates in mushroom farming. Classified under HTS 0602.90.5000 as other mushroom spawn, part of live plants for ornamental or propagation use per Chapter 6 notes. Commonly supplied by nursery-like fungal propagators.
Lentinula edodes Shiitake Mushroom Spawn
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.
Ganoderma lucidum Reishi Mushroom Spawn
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) spawn on supplemented sawdust or grain, for growing on oak logs or in bags for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes. Classified in HTS 0602.90.5000 as mushroom spawn, aligning with Chapter 6's scope for live goods from fungal 'florists' for planting. Not a Chapter 7 product.
Psilocybe cubensis Magic Mushroom Spawn
Live spawn of Psilocybe cubensis on brown rice flour substrate, for research or cultivation where legal. Under HTS 0602.90.5000 as mushroom spawn, per Chapter 6 for live planting materials, subject to narcotic controls separately. Provided by specialized propagators.
Hericium erinaceus Lion's Mane Mushroom Spawn
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.