HS Code Subheading

Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled

0709.55 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 070955

This HS code is dedicated to fresh or chilled matsutake mushrooms, encompassing several Tricholoma species. These are highly prized and exceptionally expensive delicacies, particularly revered in East Asian cuisine for their distinctive spicy-aromatic odor and firm texture. Matsutake are wild-harvested, and their scarcity and cultural significance contribute to their exorbitant market value. Key exporters are countries with suitable forest ecosystems, such as Canada, the USA (Pacific Northwest), and parts of China and Korea. The primary importers are Japan and South Korea, where they are consumed as a luxury item, especially during autumn. Trade involves meticulous handling, rapid air transport, and stringent quality control to preserve their delicate aroma and freshness, often with a focus on origin authenticity.

Products Under This Code

Fresh Japanese matsutake, Pacific Northwest matsutake, Korean matsutake, Turkish matsutake, wild matsutake

Real World Examples

Specialty Japanese food importers, high-end gourmet suppliers, local wild mushroom foragers in season

Common Misclassification

Often confused with other wild, fresh mushrooms under 070959 due to their wild origin, or with other Tricholoma species if not correctly identified as matsutake.

Products Classified Under 0709.55

Matsutake mushrooms

Related Codes

0709.20 Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled 0709.30 Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled 0709.40 Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled 0709.51 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled 0709.52 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled 0709.53 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus, fresh or chilled 0709.54 Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled 0709.56 Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled 0709.59 Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled 0709.60 Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Canada, the USA, and China are significant exporters, with Japan and South Korea being the dominant importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 070955?

HS code 070955 covers: Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled. This HS code is dedicated to fresh or chilled matsutake mushrooms, encompassing several Tricholoma species. These are highly prized and exceptionally expensive delicacies, particularly revered in East Asian cuisine for their distinctive spicy-aromatic odor and firm texture. Matsutake are wild-harvested, and their scarcity and cultural significance contribute to their exorbitant market value. Key exporters are countries with suitable forest ecosystems, such as Canada, the USA (Pacific Northwest), and parts of China and Korea. The primary importers are Japan and South Korea, where they are consumed as a luxury item, especially during autumn. Trade involves meticulous handling, rapid air transport, and stringent quality control to preserve their delicate aroma and freshness, often with a focus on origin authenticity.

What products fall under HS code 070955?

Fresh Japanese matsutake, Pacific Northwest matsutake, Korean matsutake, Turkish matsutake, wild matsutake

What are common misclassifications for HS code 070955?

Often confused with other wild, fresh mushrooms under 070959 due to their wild origin, or with other Tricholoma species if not correctly identified as matsutake.

How is HS code 070955 structured?

HS code 070955 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 (55) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.