Product classification
HS code for Specialty mushrooms: 0709.59
Vegetables, truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled.
Classification of specialty mushrooms under HS 0709.59
Specialty mushrooms are classified under HS code 0709.59, which serves as the catch-all category for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles not elsewhere specified (n.e.c.) within heading 0709. The Harmonized System provides specific codes for the most commonly traded varieties, such as mushrooms of the genus Agaricus (0709.51). However, the growing international trade in exotic and gourmet fungi necessitates the use of 0709.59 for varieties that do not have their own dedicated subheading. This classification is strictly for fresh or chilled products. The logic of Chapter 7 dictates that once a vegetable is dried, frozen, or preserved in a way that changes its state beyond simple refrigeration, it must move to a different heading. For specialty mushrooms, the botanical genus and species must be identified to ensure they do not fall under the specific exclusions like Chanterelles (0709.52) or Porcini (0709.54).
- Covers
- Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes)
- Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)
- Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes)
- Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa)
- King Trumpet mushrooms
- Shimeji mushrooms
- Also under 0709.59
- Fungi Perfecti (for various gourmet mushrooms)
- local farmers' market specialty mushrooms
- Asian grocery store exotic mushrooms
- Mycopia Mushrooms (for specialty varieties)
Codes often confused with 0709.59
Common mistake. Specialty mushrooms are often misclassified under 0709.51, which is exclusively for Agaricus (button, portobello, cremini). They are also frequently confused with 0712.39, which is the code for dried mushrooms. If the mushrooms are imported in a dried state, they must be moved to Chapter 7.12 regardless of the species.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070959 (the code used for specialty mushrooms), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070959 (the code used for specialty mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 15% 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 070959, not only specialty mushrooms.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $263M 49% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $65M 12% of world exports
- 3 Poland $36M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $536M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$89M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Thailand $70M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $69M 12% of world imports
World total: $580M 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 specialty mushrooms
Brazil classifies specialty mushrooms under NCM 0709.59.00: HS 0709.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about specialty mushrooms
What is the HS code for Specialty mushrooms?
The HS code for Specialty mushrooms is 070959 (Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled). Fresh or chilled specialty mushrooms like Shiitake or Oyster are classified under HS code 0709.59.
How do I classify Specialty mushrooms for customs?
Specialty mushrooms is classified under HS code 070959 — Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include dried specialty mushrooms?
No, dried mushrooms of any variety are classified under heading 0712, specifically 0712.39 for specialty types.
Which countries are the top exporters of specialty mushrooms (HS 070959)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070959 (the code used for specialty mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data were China ($263M, 49% of world exports), the Netherlands ($65M) and Poland ($36M). World exports came to about $536M, 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 specialty mushrooms (HS 070959)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070959 (the code used for specialty mushrooms) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $89M, 15% of world imports), Thailand ($70M) and France ($69M). World imports came to about $580M, 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 Specialty mushrooms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070959 for Specialty 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 specialty mushrooms in Brazil?
In Brazil, specialty mushrooms (HS 070959) is classified under NCM 0709.59.00.