Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301

HS code 130190 covers a diverse range of natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins that are not classified elsewhere in heading 1301. These natural plant-derived materials have a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications, making them an important part of the global trade in raw materials and specialty chemicals.

The production of natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins classified under HS 130190 typically involves the extraction and processing of sap, resin, or other plant exudates. Depending on the specific material, this may be done through tapping, distillation, or other extraction methods. The harvested material is then often further refined, purified, or blended to meet the requirements of different end-use applications.

The key inputs for the production of HS 130190 materials are the various plant species that naturally produce the desired gums, resins, and oleoresins. This can include trees, shrubs, and other flora found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions around the world. In addition, the production process may require equipment for tapping, distillation, and other extraction and processing techniques, as well as energy sources and other supporting infrastructure.

The diverse natural materials classified under HS 130190 have a wide range of applications, including use as adhesives, binders, emulsifiers, and stabilizers in industries such as 350510 Dextrins and other modified starches, 380400 Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, and 380590 Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine and other terpenic oils. These materials may also be further processed and incorporated into finished products in sectors like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food processing.