Fresh Maitake Mushrooms from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for contaminants if organic claims; use ventilated packaging for respiration; monitor for confusion with dried medicinal extracts