Fresh Sweet Matsutake (Tricholoma dulciolens)
Fresh sweet matsutake (Tricholoma dulciolens), known for their subtly sweet taste, are European wild mushrooms suitable for grilling or sautéing. This HTS 0709.55.00.00 classification applies exclusively to the named Tricholoma matsutake species, fresh or chilled, excluding processed forms. Popular in fine dining imports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine for transport
Heading 0711 covers vegetables treated only for temporary preservation, unsuitable for immediate eating.
If sold as mixed fresh mushroom assortment
Mixtures of fresh mushrooms classify under general 'other' if not purely specified matsutake species.
If dried and crushed/ground
Dried and ground matsutake would fall under Chapter 09 for spices, per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use third-party DNA testing for species confirmation to prevent CBP reclassification during entry
• Seasonal importing (fall harvest) reduces costs; off-season attempts often fail inspection
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for wild-harvested fungi to avoid penalties
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Fresh Matsutake Mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake)
These premium fresh matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake), also known as pine mushrooms, are harvested wild in Japan and feature a distinctive spicy aroma and firm texture ideal for soups and hot pots. Classified under HTS 0709.55.00.00 as fresh or chilled matsutake of the specified species, excluding dried or preserved forms. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption without cooking due to their raw state.
Fresh Pine Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare)
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.
Fresh Anatolian Matsutake (Tricholoma anatolicum)
Rare fresh Anatolian matsutake (Tricholoma anatolicum) from Turkish forests offer a milder flavor profile compared to Asian varieties, used in Mediterranean dishes. HTS 0709.55.00.00 covers these exact species as fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles, separate from other edibles. Imported chilled for restaurant and retail markets.
Fresh Booted Matsutake (Tricholoma caligatum)
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.
Chilled Wild Japanese Matsutake Mix
A chilled assortment of wild Japanese matsutake primarily Tricholoma matsutake and caligatum, packed for export with pine needles for authenticity. HTS 0709.55.00.00 includes chilled forms of these specific species as fresh vegetables. Ideal for high-end sushi bars and markets.