Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms from China
Fresh shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are cultivated fungi with a meaty texture and rich umami flavor, commonly used in Asian cuisine. They are classified under HTS 0709.59.91.00 as fresh or chilled 'other' mushrooms, excluding button, straw, or champignon varieties. These mushrooms are harvested fresh and require refrigeration to maintain quality during transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA APHIS requirements; ensure cold chain maintenance below 4°C to prevent spoilage; declare exact species as 'other' mushrooms to avoid misclassification