Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

HS v2017 Code: 130231

About mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

HS code 130231 covers a diverse range of natural thickening and gelling agents derived from various vegetable sources. These substances, known as mucilages and agar-agar, play a crucial role in numerous industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. Their unique properties, such as water-binding capacity and viscosity enhancement, make them indispensable ingredients in a wide array of products, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of various manufacturing processes.

Production process

The production of mucilages and agar-agar typically involves the extraction and purification of these compounds from their natural sources. This often includes processes such as washing, boiling, and drying to obtain the desired purity and consistency. In some cases, further modification, such as chemical or enzymatic treatment, may be employed to tailor the properties of the final product to specific industry requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of mucilages and agar-agar under HS code 130231 are the raw vegetable materials from which these substances are derived. This can include seaweed, various plant roots, seeds, and other plant-based sources. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as extraction vessels, drying facilities, and purification systems, as well as various chemicals and reagents used in the extraction and modification stages.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 130231 are the purified and processed mucilages and agar-agar. These products find widespread application in a variety of industries, including 190190 Food preparations, 300490 Medicaments, 590190 Textile fabrics, and 340290 Organic surface-active agents. The versatility of these natural thickeners and gelling agents ensures their continued demand across numerous manufacturing sectors.

Revisions to 130231

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 130231. The most recent 1 version of this code (130231) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 130231 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/130231'>130231: Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products</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/v2017/130232'>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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