Sun Dried Oyster Mushrooms from Japan
Sun-dried oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are whole fungi dehydrated naturally under sunlight, retaining their earthy texture for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0712.39.11.00 as air dried or sun dried mushrooms, excluding wood ears, jelly fungi, and truffles, with no further preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure product is whole or sliced but not powdered to stay in this subheading; powder falls under 'in powder'
• Conduct fumigation checks as mushrooms are prone to pests; include treatment certificates in documentation
• Monitor for aflatoxin contamination common in sun-dried products; test samples before shipment