Morel Mushrooms Preserved Whole from Japan
Morchella esculenta morel mushrooms preserved whole in brine or water. Rare delicacy classified under HTS 2003.90.80.90 for specialty preserved mushrooms. High-value foraging product.
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
• DNA testing increasingly used for species verification
• Insurance coverage recommended due to high per-unit value
• Seasonal availability drives price volatility