Fresh Porcini Mushrooms from Japan
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 — 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
• 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