U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Truffles (Tuber spp.) (HS 070956) totaled $283K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Truffles (Tuber spp.) paid $30K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Truffles (Tuber spp.) imports of $283K in August 2026 ran 30% below the year-to-date monthly average of $406K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTruffles of the genus Tuber — including the prized black Périgord (Tuber melanosporum) and white Alba (Tuber magnatum) varieties — are among the highest-value fresh vegetables in international trade, with Spain, Italy, and France collectively dominating US supply. All fresh and chilled Tuber species enter under a single tariff line (0709560000), with no subdivision by species or grade. The extreme perishability of fresh truffles — shelf life measured in days — makes cold-chain speed and pre-arrival customs coordination critical for importers.
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33 import shipments a month
Yes — all fresh or chilled truffles of the genus Tuber, including black (Tuber melanosporum, Tuber aestivum) and white (Tuber magnatum) varieties, classify under 0709560000. The US tariff schedule does not subdivide by species, so the duty rate is the same regardless of truffle type or grade.
Importers should file entry documentation electronically before the shipment arrives to minimize port dwell time. FDA prior notice is required for all food imports. Working with a customs broker experienced in perishable specialty produce and coordinating directly with the FDA's PREDICT system can help avoid holds that would render the product unsaleable. Consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility procedures.
Subheading 11 of 16 in heading 0709
Subheading 070956 · $283K of $278.1M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.3M of Fresh or Chilled Truffles (Tuber spp.) and exported $153K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709560000 | Truffles (Tuber Spp), Fresh or Chilled | $283K | 10.75% | 100.00% | $30K |
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Australia together supply 70% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.75% of imports for consumption.