Sulfur Water Preserved Oyster Mushrooms from Mexico
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) preserved in sulfur water for provisional storage and transport, unsuitable for eating without rinsing and cooking. This treatment ensures they qualify under heading 0711 for mushrooms not ready for immediate use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for sulfur residues post-import; FDA may sample to ensure compliance with GRAS levels
• Use NAICS-aligned invoices specifying 'provisionally preserved' to aid CBP review
• Monitor for misdeclaration as truffles, which have separate subheading