Dried Maitake Mushrooms from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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