Canned Straw Mushrooms in Brine from Japan
Whole straw mushrooms (Volvariella volvacea) preserved in brine inside tin cans, ready for culinary use in stir-fries or soups. Classified under HTS 2003.90.80.10 as prepared mushrooms preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, specifically straw mushrooms. Not suitable for infant feeding or homogenized.
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
• Verify supplier provides Certificate of Analysis confirming no acetic acid preservation and proper sterilization
• Include detailed ingredient labeling and net weight declaration to avoid misclassification as vinegar pickles
• Check for pesticide residue compliance with FDA limits, common issue with Asian mushroom imports