Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 070956

About vegetables; truffles (tuber spp.), fresh or chilled

HS code 070956 covers the import and export of fresh or chilled truffles, a highly prized and sought-after delicacy in the culinary world. Truffles are subterranean fungi that grow in symbiotic relationships with the roots of certain tree species, primarily oak and hazelnut. The global truffle industry is a niche market, but it plays a significant role in the broader agricultural and food sectors, catering to the demands of high-end restaurants, specialty food retailers, and discerning consumers worldwide.

Production process

The production of truffles involves a complex and labor-intensive process. Truffle cultivation typically takes place in designated truffle orchards, where the appropriate tree species are planted, and the soil is carefully managed to create the optimal conditions for truffle growth. Truffle hunters, often accompanied by specially trained dogs, carefully search for and harvest the mature truffles from the soil, ensuring minimal disturbance to the delicate ecosystem.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the truffle industry include the tree species that host the truffle fungi, such as oak and hazelnut, as well as specialized equipment for cultivation and harvesting. Truffle hunters also rely on trained dogs to assist in the identification and collection of the truffles. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce to manage the orchards, harvest the truffles, and ensure proper handling and distribution.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 070956 is fresh or chilled truffles, which are highly prized in the culinary industry. These truffles are often used as a garnish or flavoring in a variety of dishes, from gourmet meals to specialty products. The output of this industry may also be consumed by other HS codes, such as 200320 Vegetables; truffles, prepared or preserved and 210390 Sauces and preparations; condiments, mixed, and mustard where truffles are used as an ingredient.

Revisions to 070956

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 070956. The most recent 1 version of this code (070956) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 070956.

Family tree for vegetables; truffles (tuber spp.), fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/07'>07: Vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0709'>0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070956'>070956: Vegetables; truffles (Tuber spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070920'>070920: Vegetables; asparagus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070930'>070930: Vegetables; aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070940'>070940: Vegetables; celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070951'>070951: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070952'>070952: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Boletus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070953'>070953: Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070954'>070954: Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070955'>070955: Vegetables; matsutake mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake, Tricholoma magnivelare, Tricholoma anatolicum, Tricholoma dulciolens, Tricholoma caligatum), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070959'>070959: Vegetables; truffles and mushrooms n.e.c. in heading 0709, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070960'>070960: Vegetables; fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070970'>070970: Vegetables; spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070991'>070991: Vegetables; globe artichokes, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070992'>070992: Vegetables; olives, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070993'>070993: Vegetables; pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/070999'>070999: Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    

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