Analysis
HTS 2003.90.10 covers other: truffles under heading 2003 (mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid).
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 13% of the 107 tariff lines in chapter 20 that are also free. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 2003.10.01 (mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, 6¢/kg on drained weight + 8.5%) and 2003.90.80 (other: other, 6¢/kg on drained weight + 8.5%).
Census statistics map these goods to NAICS 311421 (Fruit and Vegetable Canning), an industry of 802 US establishments employing 44,903 people, the industry a domestic producer of these goods reports under.
The general rate of Free has not changed in any edition of the schedule since Jan 2023.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003.10.01 | Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus | 6¢/kg on drained weight + 8.5% |
| 2003.90.80 | Other: other | 6¢/kg on drained weight + 8.5% |