Dried Whole Wood Ear Mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae) from China
These are whole dried wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae), harvested and sun-dried without further processing, retaining their natural ear-like shape. They classify under HTS 0712.32.00.00 as dried wood ears (Auricularia spp.), whole and not further prepared for culinary use in soups and stir-fries. The drying process preserves them solely for transport and storage, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species as Auricularia spp. via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm no live pests or contaminants; watch for moisture content exceeding 13% which could reclassify as fresh under 0709