HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0709.56 – Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled
HS code 0709.56 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled. It is used for fresh black truffles, fresh white truffles, fresh summer truffles, fresh Burgundy truffles and fresh Perigord truffles.
What HS 0709.56 covers
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.
- Covers
- Fresh black truffles
- Fresh white truffles
- Fresh summer truffles
- Fresh Burgundy truffles
- Fresh Perigord truffles
- Fresh winter truffles
- Examples
- Urbani Truffles
- Sabatino Tartufi
- TruffleHunter
- La Maison de la Truffe
Codes often confused with 0709.56
Common mistake. 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).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 070956, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 070956 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 44% 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 Italy $60M 27% of world exports
- 2 Romania $37M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $37M 17% of world exports
World total: $219M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $91M 44% of world imports
- 2 France $16M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $16M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $208M 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 0709.56
Brazil does not split HS 0709.56: its NCM code is 0709.56.00.
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 0709.56
What is HS code 070956?
HS code 070956 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 070956?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 070956 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($60M, 27% of world exports), Romania ($37M) and Spain ($37M). World exports came to about $219M, 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 070956?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 070956 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($91M, 44% of world imports), France ($16M) and Germany ($16M). World imports came to about $208M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 070956?
In Brazil, HS code 070956 is NCM 0709.56.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.