Dried Shiitake Mushrooms from Germany
Whole dried shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are dehydrated mushrooms used in Asian cuisine for their umami flavor and chewy texture after rehydration. They fall under HTS 0712.39.21.00 as dried mushrooms, whole, not further prepared, excluding wood ears, jelly fungi, or truffles. These are provisionally preserved solely by drying for transport and storage.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.6%
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
Import Tips
• Verify mushrooms are solely dried without additives like oil or preservatives to avoid reclassification under heading 2003
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for fungi
• Ensure proper labeling of country of origin and net weight; common pitfall is misdeclaring as 'fresh' leading to penalties