Fresh Oyster Mushrooms from Mexico
Fresh oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) feature a delicate, velvety texture and mild seafood-like flavor, popular in stir-fries and salads. They qualify for HTS 0709.59.91.00 as fresh or chilled mushrooms not specified elsewhere in heading 0709. These are typically grown on substrates like straw and sold loose or in trays.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain import permits from APHIS for fungal imports; label packages with harvest date and storage temps (0-2°C); watch for misclassification as cultivated vs wild to prevent duty errors