U.S. imports of dried wood ear mushrooms (auricularia spp.) (HS 071232) totaled $189K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWood ear mushrooms (Auricularia spp.) — prized in East and Southeast Asian cuisines for their distinctive texture — are classified under a single 10-digit line, 0712320000, covering whole, cut, sliced, broken, or powdered dried product. China overwhelmingly dominates US supply, with Vietnam and South Korea as secondary sources; the concentration in Chinese supply means Section 301 tariff exposure is a primary cost consideration for importers. The genus-level specificity of this heading is important: Auricularia must be distinguished from Tremella (jelly fungi, 071233) and other specialty mushrooms at the species level for correct classification.
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The distinction is botanical: Auricularia species (wood ears, black fungus) have a characteristic ear-shaped, gelatinous-when-rehydrated form and are classified under 0712320000, while Tremella species (snow fungus, white jelly fungus) fall under 0712330000. Importers should request species-level identification from suppliers — ideally with a phytosanitary or botanical certificate — because the two genera can appear visually similar in dried form and misclassification is a known audit risk.
Beyond standard FDA Prior Notice and commercial invoice requirements, importers sourcing from China should maintain records supporting the Section 301 tariff classification, including supplier certificates confirming species identity and country of origin. If product is transshipped through Vietnam or other intermediary countries, CBP may scrutinize origin claims closely. A licensed customs broker can advise on origin documentation standards and current Section 301 applicability.
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Monthly import values over time
Imports
$189K
from 4 countries · YTD: $768K
Exports: $3K
Deficit of $186K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $186K (net importer)
YTD: $768K imported (April 2026)
18 shipments/month
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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