Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

HS v2017 Code: 1302

About vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

HS code 1302 encompasses a diverse range of vegetable-derived products that serve as essential ingredients and additives across various industries. These substances, including saps, extracts, pectins, and mucilages, play a crucial role in the formulation of a wide array of consumer and industrial goods, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and personal care products. The global demand for these versatile materials continues to grow, driven by their unique functional properties and the increasing emphasis on natural and sustainable ingredients.

Production process

The production of the materials classified under HS code 1302 typically involves the extraction and purification of the desired compounds from various plant sources. Common techniques include mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and enzymatic processing, depending on the specific nature of the target substance. The extracted materials may undergo further refinement, such as chemical modification or blending, to enhance their performance characteristics and meet the specific requirements of different applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 1302 materials include a diverse range of plant-based raw materials, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and seaweeds. Depending on the desired product, specialized equipment for extraction, filtration, and drying may also be necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemistry, biotechnology, and process engineering to ensure the efficient and consistent production of these high-value ingredients.

Production outputs

The outputs of the HS code 1302 industry are widely used as functional ingredients in a variety of end-use sectors. These include the food and beverage industry, where they serve as thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents; the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, where they are used as emulsifiers, suspending agents, and film-forming agents; and the textile and paper industries, where they act as sizing and finishing agents. The versatile nature of these materials means that they are often consumed by other industries, such as 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, 3003 (Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006)), and 4810 (Paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin (China clay) or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size).

Family tree for vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/13'>13: Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1302'>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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1301'>1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130211'>130211: Vegetable saps and extracts; opium</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130212'>130212: Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130213'>130213: Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130214'>130214: Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130219'>130219: Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130220'>130220: Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130231'>130231: Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130232'>130232: Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130239'>130239: Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3</a>"]


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