Product classification
HS code for Truffles: 0709.56
Vegetables, truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled.
Classification of truffles under HS 0709.56
Fresh or chilled truffles are classified under HS code 0709.56. This code is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Truffles, belonging to the genus Tuber, are subterranean fungi but are treated as vegetables for customs purposes. The classification 0709.56 is specific to the "fresh or chilled" state of the product. If the truffles undergo significant processing, such as drying or preservation in vinegar, they move to different chapters or headings. The precision of this code allows customs authorities to monitor the trade of these high-value culinary items. It is important to note that only species of the genus Tuber are included here; other edible mushrooms like porcini or chanterelles are classified under different subheadings within 0709. The classification remains 0709.56 even if the truffles are cleaned or have minor surface treatments, provided they remain fresh or chilled and have not been cooked or otherwise prepared.
- Covers
- Fresh Black Truffles (Tuber melanosporum)
- Fresh White Truffles (Tuber magnatum)
- Chilled Summer Truffles (Tuber aestivum)
- Fresh Winter Truffles
- Whole fresh truffles in chilled storage
- Also under 0709.56
- Urbani Truffles
- Sabatino Tartufi
- TruffleHunter
- La Maison de la Truffe
Codes often confused with 0709.56
Common mistake. Truffles are frequently misclassified under 0709.59, which is the catch-all category for "other" edible mushrooms. However, because truffles have their own specific subheading (0709.56), that code must take precedence. Another error is using 0712.39 for dried truffles or 2003.90 for truffles that have been prepared or preserved (e.g., in brine or cans). Truffle oil is also a common source of confusion, usually falling under 2103.90 as a condiment or 1517.90 as a vegetable oil preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070956 (the code used for truffles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070956 (the code used for truffles) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 44% 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 070956, not only truffles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $60M 27% of world exports
- 2 Romania $37M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $37M 17% of world exports
World total: $219M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $91M 44% of world imports
- 2 France $16M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $16M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $208M 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 truffles
Brazil classifies truffles under NCM 0709.56.00: HS 0709.56 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about truffles
What is the HS code for Truffles?
The HS code for Truffles is 070956 (Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled truffles (Tuber spp.) is 0709.56.
How do I classify Truffles for customs?
Truffles is classified under HS code 070956 — Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are frozen truffles classified?
Frozen truffles are generally classified under HS code 0710.80, as heading 07.09 is strictly for fresh or chilled vegetables.
Which countries are the top exporters of truffles (HS 070956)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070956 (the code used for truffles) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($60M, 27% of world exports), Romania ($37M) and Spain ($37M). World exports came to about $219M, 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 truffles (HS 070956)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070956 (the code used for truffles) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($91M, 44% of world imports), France ($16M) and Germany ($16M). World imports came to about $208M, 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 Truffles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070956 for Truffles 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 truffles in Brazil?
In Brazil, truffles (HS 070956) is classified under NCM 0709.56.00.