HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.55 – Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.55 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh Japanese matsutake, pacific Northwest matsutake, korean matsutake, turkish matsutake and wild matsutake.
What HS 0709.55 covers
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.
- Covers
- Fresh Japanese matsutake
- Pacific Northwest matsutake
- Korean matsutake
- Turkish matsutake
- Wild matsutake
- Examples
- Specialty Japanese food importers
- high-end gourmet suppliers
- local wild mushroom foragers in season
Codes often confused with 0709.55
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070955, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070955 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 47% 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 $24M 87% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.9M 6.7% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.1M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $28M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $30M 47% of world imports
- 2 Japan $28M 44% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $2.5M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $64M 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 0709.55
Brazil does not split HS 0709.55: its NCM code is 0709.55.00.
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 0709.55
What is HS code 070955?
HS code 070955 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070955?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070955 in UN Comtrade data were China ($24M, 87% of world exports), the United States ($1.9M) and Italy ($1.1M). World exports came to about $28M, 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 070955?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070955 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($30M, 47% of world imports), Japan ($28M) and South Korea ($2.5M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070955?
In Brazil, HS code 070955 is NCM 0709.55.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.