0711.59.10.00 - Mushrooms

This HTS classification, 0711.59.10.00, specifically designates mushrooms that have been provisionally preserved but are not yet fit for direct consumption. Provisional preservation methods may include treatment with salt, sulfur dioxide, or other preservatives that render the mushrooms suitable for storage and transport. This category is intended for mushrooms that require further processing, such as cooking or rehydration, before they can be consumed.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0711.59.90.00 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under "Other" mushrooms provisionally preserved, the key difference lies in the specific type of mushroom. This 0711.59.10.00 subheading is typically reserved for edible fungi classified as mushrooms, differentiating them from truffles which, while also provisionally preserved, would generally fall under a separate subheading if they were to exist within this chapter's provisional preservation context.

As a leaf node, 0711.59.10.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary classification criteria to consider when assigning goods to this code are the provisional preservation method employed and the specific identification of the product as an edible mushroom, ensuring it is not suitable for immediate consumption in its preserved state. The intent behind the preservation is to facilitate subsequent use in culinary preparations.