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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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