Product classification
HS code for Brined button mushrooms: 0711.51
Vegetables, mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Classification of brined button mushrooms under HS 0711.51
Brined button mushrooms are classified under HS code 0711.51. This code is part of Heading 0711, which covers vegetables provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water, or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. The classification specifically targets mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, commonly known as button mushrooms. The defining characteristic for this classification is the 'provisional' nature of the preservation. This means the mushrooms are kept in a high-concentration brine or chemical solution to prevent spoilage during long-distance transport or storage before they are eventually processed into canned or jarred products. Because the brine concentration is typically so high that the mushrooms cannot be eaten directly without significant washing or processing, they are excluded from Chapter 20 (prepared vegetables) and placed in Chapter 7. This classification follows GRI 1 and the specific sub-heading notes for Agaricus mushrooms.
- Covers
- Button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) in brine for industrial use
- Agaricus mushrooms provisionally preserved in sulfur dioxide gas
- Bulk containers of mushrooms in saline solution for later canning
- Mushrooms in sulfur water intended for the food manufacturing industry
- Also under 0711.51
- Monterey Mushrooms (industrial brined stock)
- Giorgio Fresh Co. (bulk preserved Agaricus)
- China's industrial mushroom processors
- Polish mushroom farms (for export to canneries)
- Dutch mushroom suppliers (provisionally preserved)
Codes often confused with 0711.51
Common mistake. A common mistake is classifying these under HS code 2003.10. Heading 2003 is reserved for mushrooms that are 'prepared or preserved' in a way that makes them ready for consumption, such as those in vinegar, light brine for retail, or cooked. If the mushrooms are in a light brine and sold in retail jars for immediate use, they belong in 2003.10. Another misclassification is 0709.51, which is strictly for fresh or chilled button mushrooms. The presence of a preservative solution like brine immediately moves the product from 0709 to 0711.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071151 (the code used for brined button mushrooms), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071151 (the code used for brined button mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 41% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 071151, not only brined button mushrooms.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $41M 64% of world exports
- 2 Poland $17M 27% of world exports
- 3 Spain $3.5M 5.6% of world exports
World total: $63M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $19M 41% of world imports
- 2 Italy $10M 22% of world imports
- 3 Algeria* ~$3.7M 8.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $46M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 brined button mushrooms
Brazil classifies brined button mushrooms under NCM 0711.51.00: HS 0711.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brined button mushrooms
What is the HS code for Brined button mushrooms?
The HS code for Brined button mushrooms is 071151 (Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption). The HS code for button mushrooms (genus Agaricus) that are provisionally preserved in brine is 0711.51.
How do I classify Brined button mushrooms for customs?
Brined button mushrooms is classified under HS code 071151 — Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does unsuitable for immediate consumption mean?
In the context of HS code 0711.51, it means the mushrooms are preserved in such a high concentration of salt or chemicals that they require further processing, such as soaking or washing, before they are palatable or safe to eat.
Which countries are the top exporters of brined button mushrooms (HS 071151)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071151 (the code used for brined button mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data were China ($41M, 64% of world exports), Poland ($17M) and Spain ($3.5M). World exports came to about $63M, 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 brined button mushrooms (HS 071151)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071151 (the code used for brined button mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($19M, 41% of world imports), Italy ($10M) and Algeria (about $3.7M). World imports came to about $46M, 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.
Is the HS code for Brined button mushrooms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071151 for Brined button mushrooms is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for brined button mushrooms in Brazil?
In Brazil, brined button mushrooms (HS 071151) is classified under NCM 0711.51.00.