HS Code Subheading

Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled

0709.56 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 070956

This code covers fresh or chilled truffles (Tuber spp.), which are subterranean fungi highly esteemed as a gourmet ingredient worldwide. Truffles, including black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) and white truffles (Tuber magnatum pico), are primarily wild-harvested or cultivated in specialized orchards. Their rarity, intense aroma, and extremely short shelf life contribute to their exceptionally high value in international trade. Major exporters are traditional truffle-producing regions like Italy, France, and Spain, with emerging producers in Australia and the USA. Importers are typically high-end restaurants, luxury food retailers, and affluent consumers in North America, Asia, and other European countries. The trade demands extremely fast logistics, precise temperature-controlled environments, and robust authentication to prevent fraud and ensure quality.

Products Under This Code

Fresh black truffles, fresh white truffles, fresh summer truffles, fresh Burgundy truffles, fresh Perigord truffles, fresh winter truffles

Real World Examples

Urbani Truffles, Sabatino Tartufi, TruffleHunter, La Maison de la Truffe

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with other fresh fungi under 070959 if not specifically identified as truffles, or with truffle products like oils or sauces which fall under different headings (e.g., 210390 for sauces).

Products Classified Under 0709.56

Truffles

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 0709.55 Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), 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

Italy, France, and Spain are leading exporters, while the USA, Japan, and Germany are major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 070956?

HS code 070956 covers: Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled. This code covers fresh or chilled truffles (Tuber spp.), which are subterranean fungi highly esteemed as a gourmet ingredient worldwide. Truffles, including black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) and white truffles (Tuber magnatum pico), are primarily wild-harvested or cultivated in specialized orchards. Their rarity, intense aroma, and extremely short shelf life contribute to their exceptionally high value in international trade. Major exporters are traditional truffle-producing regions like Italy, France, and Spain, with emerging producers in Australia and the USA. Importers are typically high-end restaurants, luxury food retailers, and affluent consumers in North America, Asia, and other European countries. The trade demands extremely fast logistics, precise temperature-controlled environments, and robust authentication to prevent fraud and ensure quality.

What products fall under HS code 070956?

Fresh black truffles, fresh white truffles, fresh summer truffles, fresh Burgundy truffles, fresh Perigord truffles, fresh winter truffles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 070956?

Can be confused with other fresh fungi under 070959 if not specifically identified as truffles, or with truffle products like oils or sauces which fall under different headings (e.g., 210390 for sauces).

How is HS code 070956 structured?

HS code 070956 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 (56) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.