Air dried or sun dried
Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared: > Mushrooms, wood ears (Auricularia spp.), jelly fungi (Tremella spp.) and truffles: > Shiitake (Lentinus edodes): > Air dried or sun dried
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Products classified under HTS 0712.34.10.00
Air Dried Whole Shiitake Mushrooms
Whole shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) that have been air dried or sun dried to preserve them without further preparation. They fall under HTS 0712.34.10.00 as dried mushrooms, whole, not further prepared for immediate consumption. These are commonly used in Asian cuisine after rehydration.
Sun Dried Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms sliced and sun dried, remaining whole pieces without seasoning or further processing. Classified under HTS 0712.34.10.00 for air or sun dried shiitake, suitable for storage and rehydration in cooking. Ideal for bulk import by food manufacturers.
Air Dried Premium Shiitake Caps
Premium shiitake mushroom caps, air dried to retain shape and flavor, stems removed but not further prepared. HTS 0712.34.10.00 applies to air or sun dried shiitake mushrooms, whole or in pieces. Popular in gourmet recipes after soaking.
Bulk Sun Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
Bulk-packed sun dried whole shiitake mushrooms for wholesale, dried solely by sun exposure without additives. Fits HTS 0712.34.10.00 as not further prepared dried vegetables. Used in food service and manufacturing.
Dehydrated Shiitake Mushroom Pieces
Broken pieces of sun dried shiitake mushrooms, air dried process confirmed, not powdered. Under HTS 0712.34.10.00 for dried shiitake, whole, cut, sliced, broken, or powder but this is broken form. Rehydrates well for soups.