0709.59.11.00/Fresh Summer Black Truffles/Japan

Fresh Summer Black Truffles from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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