Heading · Chapter 20
2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
2 subheadings make up heading 2003 in chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 14.4% – 18.4% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 16.4% · 2× specific or compound duty 
Türkiye 39% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free – 17% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 11.3% 
Mexico 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan 9.6% – 13.6% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 11.2% 
Taiwan 20% – 25% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 23.8% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 40% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$149kUS$149k+US$1m+US$6m+> US$74m
Exports: 107
- China: US$483m
- Netherlands: US$250m
- Poland: US$121m
- Italy: US$74m
- Spain: US$59m
- Germany: US$20m
- France: US$19m
- Belgium: US$10m
- Indonesia: US$10m
- Australia: US$10m
- Mexico: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$6m
- Romania: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- United States: US$3m
- Hungary: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Serbia: US$3m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Canada: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Austria: US$1m
- Greece: US$1m
- Japan: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- Taiwan: US$1m
- Slovenia: US$963k
- Portugal: US$866k
- Costa Rica: US$576k
- South Africa: US$558k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$441k
- Colombia: US$408k
- Syria: US$360k
- Brazil: US$346k
- Russia: US$338k
- North Macedonia: US$328k
- Slovakia: US$297k
- Guatemala: US$285k
- United Arab Emirates: US$279k
- Estonia: US$278k
- Denmark: US$276k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$274k
- Switzerland: US$250k
- Latvia: US$242k
- Kazakhstan: US$178k
- Morocco: US$160k
- Ireland: US$149k
- Israel: US$147k
- Sweden: US$145k
- New Zealand: US$124k
- Chile: US$121k
- India: US$116k
- Ukraine: US$104k
- Philippines: US$90k
- Luxembourg: US$89k
- South Korea: US$83k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$466kUS$466k+US$3m+US$13m+> US$31m
Imports: 214
- United States: US$135m
- Germany: US$108m
- Russia: US$105m
- France: US$97m
- Japan: US$58m
- Malaysia: US$33m
- Italy: US$31m
- Belarus: US$29m
- Belgium: US$23m
- South Korea: US$21m
- Romania: US$21m
- Philippines: US$21m
- United Kingdom: US$20m
- Israel: US$19m
- United Arab Emirates: US$18m
- Netherlands: US$18m
- Portugal: US$17m
- Saudi Arabia: US$17m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$14m
- Canada: US$14m
- Jordan: US$13m
- Spain: US$13m
- Lebanon: US$12m
- Switzerland: US$12m
- Taiwan: US$12m
- Iraq: US$12m
- Greece: US$11m
- Singapore: US$10m
- Australia: US$10m
- Chile: US$8m
- Sweden: US$7m
- Austria: US$7m
- Mexico: US$7m
- Slovakia: US$6m
- China: US$6m
- Morocco: US$6m
- Egypt: US$6m
- Indonesia: US$5m
- Czechia: US$5m
- Costa Rica: US$5m
- Vietnam: US$5m
- Poland: US$5m
- Finland: US$5m
- Hungary: US$4m
- Kuwait: US$4m
- Denmark: US$4m
- Libya: US$4m
- Bangladesh: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Thailand: US$3m
- Pakistan: US$3m
- Argentina: US$3m
- Kazakhstan: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Peru: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Venezuela: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$483m | 43.2% |
| 2 |  Netherlands | US$250m | 22.3% |
| 3 |  Poland | US$121m | 10.8% |
| 4 |  Italy | US$74m | 6.6% |
| 5 |  Spain | US$59m | 5.2% |
| 6 |  Germany | US$20m | 1.8% |
| 7 |  France | US$19m | 1.7% |
| 8 |  Belgium | US$10m | 0.9% |
| 9 |  Indonesia | US$10m | 0.9% |
| 10 |  Australia | US$10m | 0.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$135m | 12% |
| 2 | Germany | US$108m | 9.7% |
| 3 |  Russia | US$105m | 9.4% |
| 4 | France | US$97m | 8.7% |
| 5 | Japan | US$58m | 5.2% |
| 6 |  Malaysia | US$33m | 2.9% |
| 7 | Italy | US$31m | 2.7% |
| 8 |  Belarus | US$29m | 2.6% |
| 9 | Belgium | US$23m | 2% |
| 10 |  South Korea | US$21m | 1.9% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2003 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2003 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 14.4% and 18.4% (average 16.4%). 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2003 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 39%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2003 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 2003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 17%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 2003 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 2003 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 12.6%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 2003 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 12.6%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 2003 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 2003 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 2003 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 9.6% and 13.6%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 2003 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 20% and 25% (average 23.8%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 2003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 2003 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 2003 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 2003 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 40%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 2003 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 2003 goods reached US$1.1bn in 2024, down 21% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 43.2% of the total, ahead of the Netherlands.
The United States imported the most (US$135m).
The United Kingdom ranked 14th among 107 exporters with US$4m.
The United Kingdom imported US$20m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid?
Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid fall under HS heading 2003, part of chapter 20, in section IV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2003 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2003 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 14.4% to 18.4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved…?
China, with US$483m in 2024 (43.2% of world exports).