HS Code 130212
Liquorice Extract
HS code 130212 identifies vegetable saps and extracts of liquorice, used primarily as a flavoring and sweetening agent in food and medicine.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 130212 — Liquorice Extract
This code refers to the juice or extract derived from the roots of the liquorice plant. It is primarily used as a flavoring agent in the confectionery, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries.
What's included
- Bulk liquorice extract
- Liquorice root sap
- Concentrated liquorice paste
What's excluded
- Liquorice confectionery → use
170490(Finished sugar confectionery is classified under Chapter 17.)
Common examples
- Bulk liquorice block for confectionery manufacture
- Liquorice extract for cough syrups
- Liquorice paste for tobacco flavoring
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as liquorice candy?
No, this is the raw extract used to make candy. Once sugar and other ingredients are added, it becomes 1704.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: Often requires a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for purity levels.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Uzbekistan, China, Iran
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
Core flavoring ingredient for food and pharma with significant exports from Central Asia.
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