Sulfur Dioxide Treated Wood Ear Mushrooms from Japan
Dried wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae) rehydrated and treated with SO2 for provisional preservation in bulk barrels. Unsuitable raw due to chemical taste and texture, for restaurant or processing use. HTS 0711.59.90.00 applies to these other mushrooms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for SO2 content; levels >10ppm may require special handling declaration
• Use refrigerated containers if transit >7 days to maintain provisional state
• Avoid consumer packaging to dodge retail duties under Chapter 20