Dried Tremella Mesenterica Jelly Fungus from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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