Fresh Wood Ear Mushrooms from Germany
Fresh wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae) have a gelatinous texture and are staples in Chinese hot and sour soup. HTS 0709.59.91.00 covers these as fresh or chilled 'other' mushrooms, often harvested wild or cultivated on logs. They expand dramatically when rehydrated but import fresh.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Require wild-harvest documentation if applicable; ensure humidity control to prevent drying; distinguish from dried forms common in trade