Whole Dried Snow Fungus (Tremella Aurantialba)

Whole dried Tremella aurantialba, a jelly fungus variety prized for its gelatinous texture when rehydrated, is imported as a dried vegetable for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0712.33.00.00 for dried, whole jelly fungi (Tremella spp.) not further prepared.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.3%+35.0%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇩🇪Germany8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇯🇵Japan8.3%+10.0%18.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0712.31Lower: 12.6% vs 43.3%

If misidentified as wood ears (Auricularia spp.)

Adjacent subheading for wood ears; requires species-specific documentation to differentiate Tremella.

1105.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If ground into flour or powder

Flours and meals from vegetables, including fungi, fall under heading 1105.

2009.89.65Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If prepared or preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Preserved fungi move to Chapter 20 subheadings for prepared vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct moisture analysis to confirm drying process only; levels above 13% may trigger reclassification

• Include supplier affidavits specifying no chemical treatments beyond drying to comply with chapter exclusions

• Package in moisture-proof bags to prevent mold during transit, a frequent FDA rejection reason