HS Code 130239
Other Vegetable Mucilages and Thickeners
HS code 130239 is the residual category for vegetable-based mucilages and thickeners like carrageenan and psyllium, not specifically mentioned elsewhere.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 130239 — Other Vegetable Mucilages and Thickeners
This category acts as a 'catch-all' for vegetable-derived thickeners and mucilages that are not agar-agar, guar, or locust bean gum. Common items include carrageenan (from seaweed) and psyllium husk mucilage.
What's included
- Carrageenan
- Psyllium husk mucilage
- Quince seed mucilage
- Carrageenan salts
What's excluded
- Alginic acid → use
391310(Classified as a natural polymer in Chapter 39.) - Xanthan gum → use
350520(Produced by bacterial fermentation, not directly from vegetable products.)
Common examples
- Refined carrageenan
- Semi-refined carrageenan (SRC)
- Psyllium seed husk powder
- Irish moss extract
Frequently asked questions
Is carrageenan in this code?
Yes, carrageenan is one of the most common products classified under 1302.39.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Often requires food safety and origin documentation for the EU and US.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Philippines, China, Indonesia, France
- Top importers: United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Major category for carrageenan and varied plant-based industrial thickeners.
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