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Dietrich, if you are directly importing into the US you do need USDA/ customs paperwork. It is more efficient to work with an expediter/ import house if you do this- but still requires a decent amount of time/ cost- so it’s not practical if you’re not bringing in Large volumes.
Even easier, if you’re bringing in small amounts (Sub 5-10 kg), to go through a distributor as Fabrice mentioned. We at Truffle Dog Co, do bring in small amounts for situations like this into the US, but not Canada at the moment.
For Canada, I’d reach out to the BC Truffle Association or Shannon Berch might be able to connect you with the producing growers to get inoculum domestically. If you’re looking for Aussie Truffle this summer for Perigord to get your hands on, shooting an email to a few of the Aussie producers who export (such as Gavin Booth at Aussie Truffle Traders) can connect you with whom they distribute through Canadian markets.
And as everyone has echoed- even if coming through a distributor, get the truffles you’re planning to use DNA tested. I see a lot of truffles come in through distributors from Europe which are not correctly categorized and mixed shipments. Trust your source, but verify 😉
