Fresh Black Chanterelle Mushrooms from China
Black chanterelles (Craterellus cornucopioides, classified under Cantharellus) have a funnel shape and earthy flavor, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.53.00.00 covers all fresh mushrooms of this genus.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated shipping containers to preserve freshness; temperature logs help avoid duty disputes
• Label as 'fresh mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus' per HTS description for smooth customs processing
• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding 7-day shelf life post-harvest, which may trigger reclassification