Organic Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms from Japan
Certified organic fresh shiitake mushrooms grown without synthetic pesticides, chilled for freshness, fall under HTS 0709.54.00.00 as fresh or chilled Lentinus edodes. They meet USDA organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include organic certification documentation matching General Statistical Note 6 standards; label clearly as organic
• Ensure cold chain integrity to maintain freshness and certification validity