Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice

HS v2017 Code: 130212

About vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice

HS code 130212 covers the trade and production of vegetable saps and extracts derived from the liquorice plant. Liquorice is a perennial herb native to various regions across Europe and Asia, and its roots have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a flavoring agent. The global liquorice extract market is a significant component of the broader food and pharmaceutical industries, valued at billions of dollars annually and experiencing steady growth driven by rising demand for natural ingredients and herbal remedies.

Production process

The production of liquorice extracts typically involves harvesting the roots of the liquorice plant, cleaning and drying them, and then extracting the active compounds through a process of boiling, filtering, and concentration. Advanced extraction techniques may also utilize solvents or other methods to isolate specific compounds from the raw plant material. The resulting liquorice extract can then be further processed, blended, or formulated for use in a variety of consumer and industrial products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the liquorice extract industry are the raw liquorice roots, which are typically sourced from major production regions such as 120720 Liquorice roots in China, Iran, and other parts of Asia. Additional inputs may include processing equipment, solvents, and other materials required for the extraction and refining of the final product. Labor, energy, and transportation are also significant cost factors in this industry.

Production outputs

Liquorice extracts produced under HS code 130212 have a wide range of applications, including use as a flavoring agent in confectionery, tobacco, and beverage products 210690 Other food preparations, as well as in pharmaceutical and herbal supplements 300490 Other medicaments. The extracts may also be further processed and incorporated into personal care items, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. The liquorice industry's outputs are closely linked to several other HS codes across the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Revisions to 130212

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 130212. The most recent 1 version of this code (130212) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 130212 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice

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    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130212'>130212: Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice</a>"]

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