Powdered Dried Tremella Fuciformis from Japan
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.
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
• Test for particle size and purity; excessive processing may reclassify to Chapter 11 flours
• Require grinding process documentation to affirm 'not further prepared' status
• Screen for heavy metals common in fungal products per FDA guidelines