What is HS code 200390 used for?
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HS-6 · Subheading
200390
Vegetable preparations; mushrooms and truffles, other than mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
Heading 2003 — Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved other than by vinegar or acetic acid
Chapter 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit
Plain-language overview
Use HS-6 200390 when importing or exporting prepared or preserved mushrooms and truffles, excluding those preserved with vinegar or acetic acid. For example, a shipment of canned chanterelle mushrooms falls under this code.
This code specifically targets vegetable preparations like mushrooms and truffles that are not of the Agaricus genus. In contrast, HS-6 200391 covers similar products but specifically includes mushrooms of the Agaricus genus, such as button mushrooms.
When classifying products, consider the preservation method. If your product is preserved with vinegar or acetic acid, you would need to look at a different classification, such as HS-6 2001.
Be mindful that this HS-6 line includes various forms of preparation, such as dried, frozen, or canned mushrooms and truffles, as long as they do not involve vinegar or acetic acid.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.
prepared mushrooms · preserved truffles · non-Agaricus mushrooms · canned mushrooms · frozen truffles · dried mushrooms · vegetable preparations · mushroom products · truffle preparations · mushroom pâté · pickled truffles · mushroom soup · mushroom oil · vegetable preservation · mushroom classification · truffle oil · mushroom shipping · mushroom import export
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Canned chanterelle mushrooms in brine
- Frozen morel mushrooms, prepared without vinegar
- Dried shiitake mushrooms, packaged for retail
- Pickled truffles, but not preserved with vinegar
- Mushroom pâté made from various non-Agaricus species
- Truffle oil infused with non-Agaricus truffles
- Sautéed mixed mushrooms in oil, not vinegar-based
- Mushroom soup made from preserved non-Agaricus mushrooms
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Are canned mushrooms under HS code 200390?
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What types of truffles are included in HS-6 200390?
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Can I use HS-6 200390 for frozen mushrooms?
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What are the differences between HS-6 200390 and 200391?
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How do I classify preserved mushrooms without vinegar?
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Can I export prepared truffles using HS-6 200390
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Differences between HS-6 200390 and HS-6 200391 explained
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Classification guidelines for preserved mushrooms and truffles
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What types of mushroom preparations are not covered by HS-6 200390
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How to classify canned mushrooms for international shipping
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Is there a specific HS code for dried mushrooms without vinegar
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of mushrooms are covered under HS-6 200390?
- HS-6 200390 covers prepared or preserved mushrooms and truffles that are not of the Agaricus genus and not preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.
- Can I use HS-6 200390 for frozen mushrooms?
- Yes, frozen mushrooms that are prepared or preserved without vinegar or acetic acid can be classified under HS-6 200390.
- What should I do if my product contains vinegar?
- If your product is preserved with vinegar or acetic acid, you need to classify it under a different HS code, such as those in the 2001 range.
- Are canned mushrooms included in HS-6 200390?
- Yes, canned mushrooms that meet the criteria of being prepared or preserved without vinegar can be classified under HS-6 200390.
- How do I know if my truffles fall under HS-6 200390?
- Truffles that are prepared or preserved without vinegar or acetic acid and are not of the Agaricus genus can be classified under HS-6 200390.
- What are the differences between HS-6 200390 and HS-6 200391?
- HS-6 200390 includes non-Agaricus mushrooms and truffles, while HS-6 200391 specifically covers mushrooms of the Agaricus genus.
- Can I export mushroom pâté using HS-6 200390?
- Yes, if the mushroom pâté is made from non-Agaricus mushrooms and not preserved with vinegar, it can be classified under HS-6 200390.
- What packaging is required for products under HS-6 200390?
- Products classified under HS-6 200390 should be properly packaged to maintain their preservation state, whether canned, frozen, or dried.
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