Wood ears (Auricularia spp.) are edible fungi that grow naturally on decaying hardwood logs, particularly in tropical and subtropical forests, and are harvested by collection or small-scale cultivation on prepared wood substrates. These gelatinous mushrooms are dried for preservation and global trade, with the drying process concentrating their texture and extending shelf life significantly. Under HSN code 07123200, wood ears are classified alongside other specialty fungi like truffles and Tremella species, and are freely exportable from India without requiring a license.
HSN code 07123200 (Wood ears (Auricularia spp.) are edible fungi that grow naturally on decaying hardwood logs, particularly in tropical and subtropical forests, and are harvested by collection or small-scale cultivation on prepared wood substrates. These gelatinous mushrooms are dried for preservation and global trade, with the drying process concentrating their texture and extending shelf life significantly. Under HSN code 07123200, wood ears are classified alongside other specialty fungi like truffles and Tremella species, and are freely exportable from India without requiring a license.) is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Wood ears (Auricularia spp.) are edible fungi that grow naturally on decaying hardwood logs, particularly in tropical and subtropical forests, and are harvested by collection or small-scale cultivation on prepared wood substrates. These gelatinous mushrooms are dried for preservation and global trade, with the drying process concentrating their texture and extending shelf life significantly. Under HSN code 07123200, wood ears are classified alongside other specialty fungi like truffles and Tremella species, and are freely exportable from India without requiring a license.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0712)
- 0712sliced, broken or in powder, but not further preparedFree
- 07122000OnionsFree
- 07123100(Tremella spp.) and truffles : -- Mushrooms of the genus lgaricusFree
- 07123300(Tremella spp.) and truffles : -- Jelly fungi (Tremella spp.)Free
- 07123400Mushrooms, wood ears (Auricularia spp.), jelly fungiFree
- 07123900Mushrooms, wood ears (Auricularia spp.), jelly fungiFree
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No. HSN 07123200 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Wood ears (Auricularia spp.) are edible fungi that grow naturally on decaying hardwood logs, particularly in tropical and subtropical forests, and are harvested by collection or small-scale cultivation on prepared wood substrates. These gelatinous mushrooms are dried for preservation and global trade, with the drying process concentrating their texture and extending shelf life significantly. Under HSN code 07123200, wood ears are classified alongside other specialty fungi like truffles and Tremella species, and are freely exportable from India without requiring a license.
HSN 07123200 falls under Chapter 07 and Heading 0712 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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