HS Code 1302
Vegetable Saps, Extracts and Pectins
HS code 1302 covers vegetable saps, extracts, and thickening agents like agar-agar and pectins used as functional ingredients in the food and medical industries
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HS Code 1302 — Vegetable Saps, Extracts and Pectins
Vegetable-derived thickening agents, saps, and extracts used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This includes agar-agar from seaweed and pectins used to jellify jams and preserves.
What's included
- Pectinates
- Agar-agar
- Opium sap (crude)
- Liquorice extract
- Pyrethrum extract
What's excluded
- Malt extract → use
1901(Malt extract is considered a prepared food product.) - Natural rubber latex → use
4001(Rubber saps are classified under Chapter 40.)
Common examples
- High-methoxyl pectin powder
- Agar-agar flakes for vegan gelatin
- Hop extract for brewing
- Aloe vera sap concentrate
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover essential oils?
No, essential oils are classified under heading 3301; 1302 covers thicker saps and extracts rather than volatile oils.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Specific saps like opium or certain medicinal extracts require narcotics or drug precursor permits.
- Typical shipping mode: Mixed
- Top exporters: China, France, Spain
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
The primary code for natural vegetable gelling agents and concentrated non-volatile extracts.
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