Canned Black Truffles (Périgord) from China
Premium black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) from Périgord, France, preserved in brine or olive oil without vinegar or acetic acid. These are whole or sliced mushrooms packaged for culinary use in gourmet dishes. Classified under HTS 2003.90.10.00 as prepared truffles, distinct from vinegar-preserved products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to verify truffle authenticity and compliance with USDA import regulations for fungi
• Ensure labeling specifies 'prepared truffles' and avoids any mention of vinegar to prevent reclassification under 2003.10