Fresh Maitake Mushrooms from Germany
Fresh maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa), or hen-of-the-woods, offer a nutty flavor and frilly appearance, prized for immune-boosting properties. They fit HTS 0709.59.91.00 for fresh or chilled specialty mushrooms. Typically grown on hardwood sawdust substrates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for contaminants if organic claims; use ventilated packaging for respiration; monitor for confusion with dried medicinal extracts