Sulfur-Preserved Enoki Mushrooms from China
Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes) treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during export, remaining firm but unpalatable raw. Intended for further processing into ready-to-eat products. Covered by HTS 0711.59.90.00 as other mushrooms provisionally preserved.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document SO2 treatment levels below FDA max (10-50 ppm depending on type) to pass inspection
• Use ISF filing early for perishables; delays can spoil provisional preservation claims
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk drums prevent reclassification as Chapter 20 goods