Jarred White Truffles (Alba)
Rare white truffles (Tuber magnatum) from Alba, Italy, preserved in olive oil or brine for retail sale. Sliced or whole, these are not vinegar-preserved and ready for high-end cuisine. HTS 2003.90.10.00 covers truffles prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved using vinegar
Acetic acid or vinegar preservation explicitly moves to 2003.10, regardless of truffle type.
If processed into truffle paste or puree for pasta
Pasta preparations containing truffles are classified under Chapter 19 as prepared meals, not simple preserved mushrooms.
If in truffle juice form
Extracted truffle juices, unfermented, fall under Chapter 20 heading 2009 for fruit/vegetable juices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact species (e.g
• Tuber magnatum) on invoices; mismatches lead to customs holds
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain quality, as truffles are perishable even when preserved
Related Products under HTS 2003.90.10.00
Preserved Summer Truffles in Brine
Summer black truffles (Tuber aestivum) cleaned, preserved in brine without vinegar for extended shelf life. Ideal for sauces and risottos, these fit HTS 2003.90.10.00 as non-vinegar preserved truffles.
Sliced Truffles in Glass Jars
Pre-sliced mixed black truffles preserved in brine for retail gourmet markets, excluding vinegar. Ready-to-use in recipes, classified as truffles under HTS 2003.90.10.00.
Whole Preserved Black Truffles
Whole premium black truffles preserved in light brine, not by vinegar, for export to US markets. These maintain natural flavor for professional chefs. HTS 2003.90.10.00 specifically for truffles.
Truffle Medley in Oil
Assorted truffles (black, white, summer) preserved in sunflower oil without acetic acid. Packaged for retail as luxury ingredient. Classed in 2003.90.10.00 as prepared truffles.
Brined Italian White Truffles
Finely selected Italian white truffles brined for preservation, excluding vinegar methods. For epicurean use in pasta and eggs. HTS 2003.90.10.00 applies to all such truffles.
Canned Black Truffles (Périgord)
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.