Fresh Pine Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare) from Japan
North American fresh pine matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare) are wild-foraged gourmet mushrooms with a robust, earthy flavor prized in Pacific Northwest cuisine. They fall under HTS 0709.55.00.00 specifically for fresh or chilled matsutake species, distinct from cultivated or generic mushrooms. Shipped chilled to maintain quality for culinary use.
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
• Provide origin-specific documentation proving wild-harvested status from approved regions to meet USDA import standards
• Use insulated chilled packaging; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims leading to duties or rejection
• Label with scientific name to avoid disputes—importers often face reclassification without precise identification