Dried Tremella Fuciformis Mushrooms
Dried Tremella fuciformis, commonly known as snow fungus or white jelly fungus, is a whole dried vegetable from the Tremella spp. genus used in Asian cuisine for soups and desserts. It falls under HTS 0712.33.00.00 as dried jelly fungi, not further prepared beyond drying for preservation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.3% | +35.0% | 43.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.3% | +10.0% | 18.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 8.3% | +10.0% | 18.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.3% | +10.0% | 18.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.3% | +10.0% | 18.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport
Heading 0711 covers vegetables treated solely for provisional preservation during transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If canned, jarred, or otherwise prepared/preserved
Prepared or preserved mushrooms and fungi shift to Chapter 20, excluding simply dried forms.
If dried, crushed, or ground into powder form
Chapter notes exclude dried, crushed, or ground forms if classified as spices under heading 0910.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify product is solely dried and not further prepared (e.g
• no added preservatives or processing) to qualify under 0712; otherwise, it may shift to 0711 or 2003
• Provide botanical certification confirming Tremella spp. to customs, as misclassification with similar fungi is common
• Label packages clearly as 'dried jelly fungi' with country of origin and moisture content to meet FDA import standards
Related Products under HTS 0712.33.00.00
Whole Dried Snow Fungus (Tremella Aurantialba)
Whole dried Tremella aurantialba, a jelly fungus variety prized for its gelatinous texture when rehydrated, is imported as a dried vegetable for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0712.33.00.00 for dried, whole jelly fungi (Tremella spp.) not further prepared.
Dried Tremella Mesenterica Jelly Fungus
Dried Tremella mesenterica, known as witch's butter, is a bright orange jelly fungus dried whole for herbal and culinary applications. It qualifies under HTS 0712.33.00.00 as dried jelly fungi from Tremella spp., whole and not further prepared.
Powdered Dried Tremella Fuciformis
Finely powdered dried Tremella fuciformis, produced by grinding whole dried snow fungus, used as a thickener in recipes. Falls under HTS 0712.33.00.00 for dried jelly fungi in powder form, but not further prepared.
Sliced Dried Tremella Jelly Fungus
Dried Tremella spp. sliced into strips for easier rehydration in cooking, maintained as a whole-cut dried vegetable. Classified in HTS 0712.33.00.00 for sliced jelly fungi, explicitly allowed under the dried vegetables heading.