Fresh Chestnut Mushrooms from Japan
Chestnut mushrooms are a small, firm Agaricus bisporus variety with a nutty flavor and reddish-brown cap. As fresh or chilled genus Agaricus products, they fall under HTS 0709.51.01.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use photos or samples in entry docs to confirm variety, as niche types face scrutiny
• Monitor humidity in transit (85-95% RH) to maintain freshness without sprouting
• Declare exact genus on commercial invoice to match HTS description precisely