Fresh Booted Matsutake (Tricholoma caligatum) from China
Fresh booted matsutake (Tricholoma caligatum), identifiable by their booted stem base, are Japanese varieties with intense pine-like scents for traditional dishes like suimono. Precisely classified under HTS 0709.55.00.00 for fresh or chilled matsutake of listed species only. High-value import for specialty grocers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Partner with certified Japanese exporters for seamless JAS labeling and reduced inspection times
• Monitor for boot/stem integrity—damaged specimens may be deemed unfit and reclassified
• Declare exact weight and species on commercial invoice to match statistical notes accurately