HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.54 – Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.54 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh shiitake mushrooms, organic shiitake, whole shiitake, sliced shiitake and dried shiitake (if fresh/chilled is the primary form).
What HS 0709.54 covers
This code specifically covers fresh or chilled shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), a highly popular and widely cultivated edible fungus originating from East Asia. Shiitake are globally recognized for their rich, umami flavor, meaty texture, and perceived health benefits, driving substantial international trade. Major exporters include China, Japan, and South Korea, where large-scale, often technologically advanced, cultivation operations are prevalent. Importers are diverse, ranging from Asian grocery stores and restaurants worldwide to mainstream supermarkets in North America and Europe, catering to a growing demand for exotic and healthy ingredients. The trade necessitates efficient cold chain logistics and strict adherence to phytosanitary standards to ensure product quality and safety across international borders.
- Covers
- Fresh shiitake mushrooms
- Organic shiitake
- Whole shiitake
- Sliced shiitake
- Dried shiitake (if fresh/chilled is the primary form)
- Examples
- Hokto Kinoko Company Shiitake
- Mycopia Mushrooms Shiitake
- local Asian market suppliers
- Fungi Perfecti Shiitake
Codes often confused with 0709.54
Common mistake. Can be confused with other cultivated mushrooms under 070959 if not specifically identified as shiitake, or with dried shiitake under 071239.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070954, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070954 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 26% 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 China $61M 76% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $4.8M 5.9% of world exports
- 3 Poland $4.0M 5.0% of world exports
World total: $80M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $20M 26% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $7.5M 10% of world imports
- 3 Japan $7.4M 10% of world imports
World total: $74M 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 0709.54
Brazil does not split HS 0709.54: its NCM code is 0709.54.00.
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 0709.54
What is HS code 070954?
HS code 070954 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled. This code specifically covers fresh or chilled shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), a highly popular and widely cultivated edible fungus originating from East Asia. Shiitake are globally recognized for their rich, umami flavor, meaty texture, and perceived health benefits, driving substantial international trade. Major exporters include China, Japan, and South Korea, where large-scale, often technologically advanced, cultivation operations are prevalent. Importers are diverse, ranging from Asian grocery stores and restaurants worldwide to mainstream supermarkets in North America and Europe, catering to a growing demand for exotic and healthy ingredients. The trade necessitates efficient cold chain logistics and strict adherence to phytosanitary standards to ensure product quality and safety across international borders.
What products fall under HS code 070954?
Fresh shiitake mushrooms, organic shiitake, whole shiitake, sliced shiitake, dried shiitake (if fresh/chilled is the primary form)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 070954?
Can be confused with other cultivated mushrooms under 070959 if not specifically identified as shiitake, or with dried shiitake under 071239.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070954?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070954 in UN Comtrade data were China ($61M, 76% of world exports), the Netherlands ($4.8M) and Poland ($4.0M). World exports came to about $80M, 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 070954?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070954 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($20M, 26% of world imports), Singapore ($7.5M) and Japan ($7.4M). World imports came to about $74M, 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 070954 structured?
HS code 070954 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 (54) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070954?
In Brazil, HS code 070954 is NCM 0709.54.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.