Canned Black Truffles (Périgord) from Germany
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 — 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
• 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