Bulk Dried Shiitake for Soup Base from Germany
Large bags of dried whole shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) packaged for commercial soup production, dried only for preservation. HTS 0712.34.2000 includes these 'other' forms unsuitable for immediate eating. Common in Asian cuisine imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
2.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare intended use as 'for rehydration in cooking' to support vegetable classification
• Obtain APHIS permit if from regions with fungal pests to ensure smooth entry
• Batch-test for aflatoxins, common in dried mushrooms, to comply with FDA limits