Dried Maitake Mushrooms from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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