Dried Broken Shiitake Mushrooms from Japan
Broken pieces of dried shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), resulting from natural drying and handling, not intentionally powdered. Under HTS 0712.34.2000 as 'other' dried shiitake forms, solely preserved by drying. Used in bulk for food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Specify 'broken' on invoices to distinguish from powder, preventing shift to 0712.31 subheadings
• Use food-grade packaging to meet FDA import standards and avoid spoilage claims
• Monitor for mold during storage, as high humidity can lead to rejection under phytosanitary rules