Product classification

HS code for Shiitake mushrooms: 0709.54

Vegetables, shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled.

Classification of shiitake mushrooms under HS 0709.54

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) are classified under HS code 0709.54 when they are presented in a fresh or chilled state. This classification is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0709 is the category for "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled," and subheading 0709.54 was specifically introduced to provide a dedicated code for Shiitake due to its high volume in global trade. The classification is strictly limited to mushrooms that have not been frozen, dried, or preserved in brine or vinegar. Freshness is defined by the product's natural state, though it may be cleaned, trimmed, or cooled to maintain quality during transit. The use of this specific code allows customs authorities to distinguish Shiitake from common button mushrooms (Agaricus) or other wild mushroom varieties, which is essential for phytosanitary controls and trade statistics.

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  • Fresh Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes)
  • Chilled Shiitake mushrooms
  • Whole fresh Shiitake
  • Sliced fresh Shiitake (not further processed)
  • Shiitake mushrooms in retail packaging, fresh
Also under 0709.54
  • Hokto Kinoko Company Shiitake
  • Mycopia Mushrooms Shiitake
  • local Asian market suppliers
  • Fungi Perfecti Shiitake

Codes often confused with 0709.54

Common mistake. Shiitake mushrooms are frequently misclassified under HS code 0712.39 if they are dried. The distinction between fresh (0709) and dried (0712) is critical in vegetable classification. Another common error is using HS code 0709.51, which is reserved specifically for mushrooms of the genus Agaricus (like white button or portobello). If the mushrooms are preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, they must be classified under 2001.90, and if they are prepared or preserved by other means (such as canned in brine), they fall under 2003.90. Importers must also ensure they do not use 0710.80, which is for frozen vegetables.

0712.39Vegetables; mushrooms and truffles n.e.c. in item 0712.3, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried07.09Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled07.12Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared0709.51Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled2001.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)2003.90Vegetable preparations; mushrooms and truffles, other than mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid0710.80Vegetables; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS 070954 (the code used for shiitake mushrooms), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070954 (the code used for shiitake mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 26% 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 070954, not only shiitake mushrooms.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $61M
  2. 2 Netherlands $4.8M
  3. 3 Poland $4.0M

World total: $80M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 South Korea $20M
  2. 2 Singapore $7.5M
  3. 3 Japan $7.4M

World total: $74M 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 shiitake mushrooms

Brazil classifies shiitake mushrooms under NCM 0709.54.00: HS 0709.54 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about shiitake mushrooms

What is the HS code for Shiitake mushrooms?

The HS code for Shiitake mushrooms is 070954 (Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled).

How do I classify Shiitake mushrooms for customs?

Shiitake mushrooms is classified under HS code 070954 — Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for fresh shiitake mushrooms?

The HS code for fresh or chilled shiitake mushrooms is 0709.54.

What code should be used if the shiitake mushrooms are dried?

Dried shiitake mushrooms are classified under HS code 0712.39, as Chapter 7 distinguishes between fresh and dried vegetables.

Which countries are the top exporters of shiitake mushrooms (HS 070954)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070954 (the code used for shiitake mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data were China ($61M, 76% of world exports), the Netherlands ($4.8M) and Poland ($4.0M). World exports came to about $80M, 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 shiitake mushrooms (HS 070954)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 070954 (the code used for shiitake mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($20M, 26% of world imports), Singapore ($7.5M) and Japan ($7.4M). World imports came to about $74M, 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 Shiitake mushrooms the same in all countries?

The base HS code 070954 for Shiitake 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 shiitake mushrooms in Brazil?

In Brazil, shiitake mushrooms (HS 070954) is classified under NCM 0709.54.00.