U.S. imports of dried shiitake mushrooms (lentinus edodes) (HS 071234) totaled $537K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataShiitake (Lentinus edodes) has its own dedicated HS6 heading, reflecting its status as one of the most widely traded specialty mushrooms globally. The US schedule further divides the heading by drying method: air-dried or sun-dried shiitake (0712341000) versus other dried forms such as freeze-dried or mechanically dehydrated product (0712342000), with a legacy general line at 0712340000. China leads US supply, and Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin shipments, prompting some importers to diversify toward Japan and South Korea, where premium-grade dried shiitake commands higher prices but avoids Section 301 exposure. FDA Prior Notice is required at entry.
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Air- and sun-dried shiitake (0712341000) typically retain a more concentrated umami flavor and are preferred for traditional culinary applications, while mechanically or freeze-dried product (0712342000) may offer more consistent moisture content and longer shelf life for industrial food use. Beyond culinary specs, the drying-method distinction carries tariff implications at the 10-digit level, so importers must obtain supplier documentation confirming the drying process to select the correct line.
Because China has historically been the dominant supplier of dried shiitake, Section 301 tariffs have meaningfully increased landed costs for Chinese-origin product, accelerating interest in Japanese and South Korean sources. Japanese and Korean dried shiitake are generally positioned as premium-grade product and command higher unit prices, so the trade-off between tariff savings and procurement cost requires careful analysis. Canada also appears as a minor supplier, likely reflecting re-export or further-processing activity rather than domestic production.
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Imports
$537K
from 10 countries ยท YTD: $1.9M
Exports: $11K
Deficit of $525K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $525K (net importer)
YTD: $1.9M imported (April 2026)
46 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070200
FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED
HS 070960
CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070700
VEGETABLES, NESOI RAW/COOKED BY BOILING, FROZEN
HS 071080
EDIBLE BRASSICAS (CABBAGES ETC) NESOI, FR OR CHILL
HS 070490
PUMPKINS, SQUASH AND GOURDS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070993
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