Truffle Paste in Tube
Finely chopped black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) blended into a paste with oil or brine, packed in squeezable tubes for culinary use. Under HTS 2003.90.80 as other preserved truffles not by vinegar.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved primarily by vinegar
Acetic acid preservation moves to vegetable vinegar preparations in 2001.
If dried truffles
Dried truffles classify as dried mushrooms under Chapter 07.
If flavored as a sauce or condiment with significant additives
Heavily seasoned truffle pastes may be sauces of heading 2103.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permit if wild truffles exceed certain quantities due to endangered species protections
• Declare truffle species and origin precisely; adulteration with substitutes can lead to penalties
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain quality during transit
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