HS Code for Matsutake mushrooms

Matsutake mushrooms are classified under HS code 0709.55. This code is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Within this chapter, heading 0709 is designated for other vegetables, fresh or chilled. The international community recognized the high commercial value and specific biological identity of Matsutake mushrooms (including species like Tricholoma matsutake and Tricholoma magnivelare), leading to the creation of this specific six-digit subheading. Classification under 0709.55 requires the product to be in a fresh or chilled state. If the mushrooms have been preserved by other means, such as drying, freezing, or provisionally preserved in brine, they would move to different headings (0712, 0710, or 0711 respectively). The precision of this code ensures that trade statistics and customs duties are accurately applied to these specific fungi, which are often subject to different regulatory requirements and phytosanitary inspections than common button mushrooms due to their wild-harvested nature and high market price.

Products Included

• Fresh Tricholoma matsutake
• Chilled Tricholoma magnivelare (American Matsutake)
• Fresh Tricholoma anatolicum
• Chilled Tricholoma caligatum
• Fresh Matsutake mushrooms in retail packaging

Common Misclassification

Matsutake mushrooms are frequently misclassified under HS code 0709.59, which is the general category for \"other\" fresh mushrooms. Because Matsutake has its own specific code (0709.55), using the general code is a compliance error. Additionally, dried Matsutake are often incorrectly placed here; they must be classified under 0712.39 for dried vegetables.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Matsutake mushrooms?

The specific HS code for fresh or chilled Matsutake mushrooms is 0709.55.

Does this code apply to frozen Matsutake?

No, frozen mushrooms are classified under HS code 0710.80. HS code 0709.55 is strictly for fresh or chilled specimens.