0709.59 - Other:

This HTS category, 0709.59, encompasses "Other" mushrooms and truffles, fresh or chilled, that do not fall under more specific classifications within heading 0709. It serves as a residual category for edible fungi intended for consumption, excluding those explicitly detailed in preceding subheadings. This includes a wide variety of wild or cultivated mushrooms not specifically named or grouped by genus, as well as all types of truffles.

Distinguishing 0709.59 from its sibling categories requires careful attention to the specific nomenclature of the fungi. While siblings like 0709.51.01 (Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus) or 0709.54.00 (Shiitake) are designated for particular, well-known species, this category is for all other edible fungi. For example, common button mushrooms, cremini, and portobellos would likely fall under 0709.51.01, whereas oyster mushrooms or lion's mane, if not otherwise specified, would find their place here. Truffles, being a distinct group of fungi, are also addressed within this broader "other" classification.

The subcategories within 0709.59 further refine the classification. 0709.59.11.00 specifically covers truffles, acknowledging their unique market and classification needs. The remaining edible fungi not classified as truffles or those belonging to specific named genera are then further categorized under 0709.59.91.00, "Other." This hierarchical structure ensures that a broad range of edible fungi, fresh or chilled, can be accurately classified based on their identity and botanical classification.