Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms from China
Fresh shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) are harvested at peak ripeness and chilled for transport, classified under HTS 0709.54.00.00 as fresh or chilled mushrooms excluding truffles. They are prized for their umami flavor in Asian cuisine and stir-fries.
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
• Verify mushrooms are fresh or chilled and unsuitable for immediate consumption if preserved; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin
• Inspect for spoilage upon arrival to prevent quarantine issues