Dried Tremella Mesenterica Jelly Fungus from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.8%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use phytosanitary certificates from origin country to prove free from pests, critical for fungal imports
• Avoid bulk packaging without inner liners; contamination risks lead to quarantine
• Declare exact species in entry summary to prevent confusion with edible vs inedible fungi