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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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