Fresh Pine Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
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
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