What is HS-4 1302 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
1302 — Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products
Chapter 13: Lac; gums; saps
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1302 when importing vegetable saps and extracts, such as opium or liquorice extracts. For example, if you're bringing in liquorice root extract for use in confectionery, this is the appropriate code to declare.
When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 130211 is specifically for opium extracts, while 130212 covers those derived from liquorice. If your product contains a blend of extracts, you might need to classify it under 130219, which captures all other vegetable saps not specified elsewhere.
For thickeners, HS-6 130231 is designated for agar-agar, while 130232 pertains to mucilages from locust beans or guar seeds. If your product includes a mix of these thickeners, consider 130239 for those not elsewhere classified.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
vegetable saps · extracts · pectic substances · agar-agar · mucilages · thickeners · opium extract · liquorice extract · hops extract · ephedra extract · locust bean gum · guar gum · HS-4 1302 · HS-6 codes · import classification · vegetable products
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Opium extracts for pharmaceutical use
- Liquorice root extract for candy production
- Hops extracts for brewing beer
- Ephedra extracts for herbal supplements
- Pectic substances for food processing
- Agar-agar for thickening soups or desserts
- Guar gum derived from guar seeds for gluten-free products
Common questions
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How do I classify liquorice extracts?
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What are the HS-6 codes under 1302?
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Is agar-agar classified under HS-4 1302?
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What products fall under vegetable saps and extracts?
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How to determine the correct HS-6 for my product?
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Related topics
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importing vegetable saps and extracts
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classification of pectic substances in trade
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how to classify mucilages and thickeners
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difference between opium and liquorice extracts
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using HS-4 1302 for import declarations
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understanding HS-6 codes for vegetable products
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choosing the right HS-6 for thickeners
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import regulations for agar-agar products
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 1302?
- HS-4 1302 includes vegetable saps and extracts, pectic substances, and various mucilages and thickeners derived from plant sources.
- How do I know which HS-6 code to use?
- Identify the specific type of sap or extract you are importing. Use the corresponding HS-6 code based on the product's source, such as liquorice or hops.
- Are there any specific regulations for importing opium extracts?
- Yes, importing opium extracts is subject to strict regulations. Ensure compliance with national laws and include the correct HS-6 code, **130211**.
- Can I use HS-4 1302 for modified thickeners?
- Yes, HS-4 1302 covers both modified and unmodified thickeners. Refer to **130231** for agar-agar and **130239** for other modified thickeners.
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 codes?
- N.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified.' It is used for products that do not fit into the specified categories but still fall under the broader heading.
- Is there a difference between pectinates and pectates?
- Yes, pectinates are salts of pectin, while pectates are derived from pectin. Both are classified under HS-6 **130220**.
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HS-6 subheadings (9)
- 130211Vegetable saps and extracts; opium
- 130212Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice
- 130213Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops
- 130214Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra
- 130219Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1
- 130220Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates
- 130231Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products
- 130232Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds
- 130239Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3