HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.52 – Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.52 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh porcini mushrooms, wild boletus mushrooms, king bolete mushrooms and penny bun mushrooms.
What HS 0709.52 covers
This code pertains to fresh or chilled mushrooms of the genus Boletus, most notably the highly prized porcini (cèpes). These gourmet mushrooms are largely wild-harvested, making their international trade more seasonal and subject to natural supply fluctuations compared to cultivated varieties. They are highly valued for their rich, earthy flavor and firm texture, commanding premium prices in specialty food markets. Major exporters are typically countries with extensive forest regions conducive to their growth, such as Italy, France, and Eastern European nations. Importers are predominantly high-end restaurants and gourmet retailers in affluent markets like Western Europe, North America, and Japan. The trade demands extremely rapid transport, meticulous handling, and often certification of origin to maintain their delicate quality and high value.
- Covers
- Fresh porcini mushrooms
- Wild boletus mushrooms
- King bolete mushrooms
- Penny bun mushrooms
- Examples
- Urbani Truffles & Mushrooms (for fresh porcini)
- Sabatino Tartufi (for fresh porcini)
- local gourmet suppliers
Codes often confused with 0709.52
Common mistake. Can be confused with other wild, fresh mushrooms under 070959, or with dried Boletus mushrooms under 071239 if not clearly fresh or chilled.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070952, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070952 in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Romania $38M 58% of world exports
- 2 Croatia $4.9M 7.4% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.4M 5.1% of world exports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $28M 50% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.1M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $3.7M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $56M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0709.52
Brazil does not split HS 0709.52: its NCM code is 0709.52.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0709.52
What is HS code 070952?
HS code 070952 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled. This code pertains to fresh or chilled mushrooms of the genus Boletus, most notably the highly prized porcini (cèpes). These gourmet mushrooms are largely wild-harvested, making their international trade more seasonal and subject to natural supply fluctuations compared to cultivated varieties. They are highly valued for their rich, earthy flavor and firm texture, commanding premium prices in specialty food markets. Major exporters are typically countries with extensive forest regions conducive to their growth, such as Italy, France, and Eastern European nations. Importers are predominantly high-end restaurants and gourmet retailers in affluent markets like Western Europe, North America, and Japan. The trade demands extremely rapid transport, meticulous handling, and often certification of origin to maintain their delicate quality and high value.
What products fall under HS code 070952?
Fresh porcini mushrooms, wild boletus mushrooms, king bolete mushrooms, penny bun mushrooms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070952?
Can be confused with other wild, fresh mushrooms under 070959, or with dried Boletus mushrooms under 071239 if not clearly fresh or chilled.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070952?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070952 in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($38M, 58% of world exports), Croatia ($4.9M) and Italy ($3.4M). World exports came to about $66M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 070952?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070952 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($28M, 50% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($4.1M) and Switzerland ($3.7M). World imports came to about $56M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 070952 structured?
HS code 070952 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070952?
In Brazil, HS code 070952 is NCM 0709.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.