Marinated Shiitake Mushrooms in Oil from Japan
Lentinula edodes (shiitake) mushrooms cooked and preserved in vegetable oil with herbs, excluding vinegar. Classified under HTS 2003.90.80.90 for mushrooms preserved otherwise than by vinegar, using oil as the medium. Common in Asian cuisine as a premium ingredient.
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
• Confirm oil composition doesn't contain acetic acid derivatives to prevent misclassification
• Provide lab analysis if claiming special rates or avoiding food safety holds
• Label net weight accurately as drained weight may affect declaration value