Dried Maitake Mushrooms from China
Dried maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa), also known as hen-of-the-woods, are whole dried for medicinal and culinary use. HTS 0712.39.21.00 covers these as other dried mushrooms not further prepared, preserved only by dehydration. Ideal for rehydration in broths.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Label as 'dried whole mushrooms' clearly; mislabeling as 'organic' without certification risks fines per statistical notes
• Prepare for CBP exams—common issue is undeclared contaminants like pesticides in Asian imports
• Use ISF filings timely for ocean shipments to avoid penalties