Fresh Porcini Mushrooms from Germany
Fresh Boletus edulis mushrooms, commonly known as porcini, are wild-harvested fungi with a meaty texture and nutty flavor. They fall under HTS 0709.52.05.00 as fresh or chilled mushrooms of the genus Boletus, distinct from cultivated varieties or processed forms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify mushrooms are fresh or chilled and free of preservatives to avoid reclassification under heading 0711; obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries; ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims