Chilled Brown Italian Agaricus Mushrooms from Japan
Chilled brown Italian Agaricus mushrooms are Agaricus bisporus cultivated in Italy for premium markets, with rich umami notes. They fit HTS 0709.51.0150 as other fresh or chilled Agaricus, packed in modified atmosphere for shelf life. Excludes dried or preserved forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation (0-4°C) to avoid reclassification as unfit for Chapter 7
• Declare varietal name accurately; Italian strains may need origin-specific permits
• Watch for EU export residues; fumigation records prevent holds