2003.10.01.27 - Whole (including buttons) 🖩

This HTS classification, 2003.10.01.27, specifically covers mushrooms of the genus Agaricus that have been prepared or preserved, other than by the addition of vinegar or acetic acid. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the mushrooms are presented whole. This includes not only naturally whole mushrooms but also those that have been processed into a "button" form, which typically refers to immature mushrooms harvested before their caps fully open. These whole mushrooms are then packed in containers with a net weight not exceeding 255 grams.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings primarily by the physical form of the mushroom. While 2003.10.01.31 covers sliced Agaricus mushrooms, and 2003.10.01.37 encompasses other forms not classified as whole or sliced, this category is exclusively for those presented in their complete, intact form, including the button variety. The constraint on container weight also serves as a key differentiator for this specific grouping within the broader category of prepared mushrooms.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 2003.10.01.27 rests solely on ensuring the product is Agaricus mushrooms, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid, presented in a whole or button form, and packaged in containers weighing 255 grams or less. The absence of further subdivisions means that any product meeting these criteria, regardless of minor variations in processing that still maintain the "whole" form, will fall under this specific code.