HS Code Subheading

Vegetables; mushrooms and truffles n.e.c. in item 0712.3, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

0712.39 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 071239

This 'basket' HS code encompasses dried mushrooms and truffles not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 0712.3. It covers a diverse range of specialty and gourmet fungi, from dried porcini and morels to chanterelles and various types of dried truffles. This category is crucial for the international trade of less common or mixed dried mushroom products, catering to high-end restaurants, specialty food stores, and home cooks seeking unique flavors. Major exporters often include European countries known for foraging, like Italy and France, as well as countries like China that cultivate a wide array of fungi. Importers are global, reflecting the widespread demand for gourmet ingredients. Understanding the specific species and quality is paramount, as pricing can vary dramatically.

Products Under This Code

Dried porcini mushrooms, dried morel mushrooms, dried chanterelle mushrooms, dried black truffles, dried oyster mushrooms, dried mixed forest mushrooms

Real World Examples

Urbani Dried Porcini, Sabatino Tartufi Dried Truffles, Forest Floor Dried Morels, Gourmet Food Store Dried Mixed Mushrooms

Common Misclassification

This code is for 'other' dried mushrooms and truffles, so it's often confused with specific codes like 071233 (jelly fungi) or 071234 (shiitake) if the species is known. Ensure the fungi are not specifically named elsewhere.

Products Classified Under 0712.39

Dried mushroomsDried truffles

Related Codes

0712.20 Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.31 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.32 Vegetables; wood ears (Auricularia spp), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.33 Vegetables; jelly fungi (Tremella spp)), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.34 Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.90 Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Italy, France, and China are significant exporters of various dried specialty fungi, with global demand from gourmet food markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 071239?

HS code 071239 covers: Vegetables; mushrooms and truffles n.e.c. in item 0712.3, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. This 'basket' HS code encompasses dried mushrooms and truffles not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 0712.3. It covers a diverse range of specialty and gourmet fungi, from dried porcini and morels to chanterelles and various types of dried truffles. This category is crucial for the international trade of less common or mixed dried mushroom products, catering to high-end restaurants, specialty food stores, and home cooks seeking unique flavors. Major exporters often include European countries known for foraging, like Italy and France, as well as countries like China that cultivate a wide array of fungi. Importers are global, reflecting the widespread demand for gourmet ingredients. Understanding the specific species and quality is paramount, as pricing can vary dramatically.

What products fall under HS code 071239?

Dried porcini mushrooms, dried morel mushrooms, dried chanterelle mushrooms, dried black truffles, dried oyster mushrooms, dried mixed forest mushrooms

What are common misclassifications for HS code 071239?

This code is for 'other' dried mushrooms and truffles, so it's often confused with specific codes like 071233 (jelly fungi) or 071234 (shiitake) if the species is known. Ensure the fungi are not specifically named elsewhere.

How is HS code 071239 structured?

HS code 071239 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.