Dried Tremella Mesenterica Jelly Fungus from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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