Fresh Summer Black Truffles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Import during summer window (May-Oct) for lowest duties; off-season may trigger scrutiny
• Provide harvest date on invoices to prove freshness (harvested <7 days prior ideal)
• Test for contaminants; EU MRLs for pesticides apply even to wild-harvested