Fresh Oregon Black Truffles
American-grown fresh black truffles (Tuber oregonense) from Pacific Northwest orchards, offering chocolate-hazelnut notes. Classified under HTS 0709.59.11.00 as chilled truffles, distinct from cultivated mushrooms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If misidentified as shiitake or similar mushrooms
Morphological differences: truffles are hypogeous, not epigeous like most mushrooms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Domestic-like but verify origin; non-EU sources may skip some EU phytos but need USDA inspection
• Package in breathable containers to prevent condensation and maintain freshness
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies processing; retail-ready clamshells preserve classification
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Fresh Black Périgord Truffles
Fresh black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) harvested from the Périgord region of France, known for their earthy aroma and black, diamond-patterned skin. These luxury fungi are classified under HTS 0709.59.11.00 as fresh or chilled truffles, distinct from mushrooms, and are unsuitable for immediate consumption without preparation.
Fresh White Alba Truffles
Premium white truffles (Tuber magnatum) from Alba, Italy, prized for their intense garlic-musk flavor and pale interior. Classified as fresh or chilled truffles under HTS 0709.59.11.00 within fresh vegetables, they require shaving or grating before use.
Fresh Burgundy Truffles
Fresh Tuber uncinatum truffles from Burgundy, France, with a nutty, fruity profile and marbled flesh. These are fresh or chilled 'Other' truffles under HTS 0709.59.11.00, imported whole for culinary use.
Fresh Summer Black Truffles
Seasonal fresh summer truffles (Tuber aestivum) with mild garlicky flavor, smaller than winter varieties. HTS 0709.59.11.00 covers these fresh or chilled European imports for gourmet markets.
Fresh Italian White Truffles
Rare fresh white truffles (Tuber magnatum pico) from Piedmont, Italy, with unparalleled aroma. As fresh/chilled truffles, they fit HTS 0709.59.11.00 perfectly for high-end restaurant supply.