Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds

HS v2017 Code: 130232

About mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds

HS code 130232 covers a range of natural thickening and gelling agents derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds. These substances, known as mucilages and thickeners, play a crucial role in various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Their ability to modify the viscosity and texture of formulations makes them indispensable ingredients in a wide array of applications, contributing to the efficient and effective production of a diverse range of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

The production of mucilages and thickeners under HS code 130232 typically involves the extraction and processing of the relevant plant materials. Locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds are harvested, cleaned, and then subjected to various mechanical and chemical treatments to extract the desired mucilaginous compounds. This may include processes such as milling, sieving, and the use of solvents or enzymes to isolate the target substances. The extracted mucilages and thickeners may then undergo further modification, such as chemical or physical treatments, to enhance their functional properties and meet the specific requirements of different applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of mucilages and thickeners under HS code 130232 are the raw plant materials, namely locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds. These agricultural commodities are typically sourced from regions where they are cultivated, such as the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. In addition to the raw materials, the production process may require various processing equipment, such as mills, sieves, and extraction vessels, as well as chemical reagents and solvents, depending on the specific techniques employed.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 130232 are the various mucilages and thickeners derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds. These natural ingredients find widespread use in a variety of industries, including 190110 Food preparations, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, 300490 Medicinal preparations, and 340220 Surface-active preparations. The versatility of these substances allows them to be incorporated into a wide range of formulations, from food and beverage products to personal care items and pharmaceutical preparations.

Revisions to 130232

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 130232. The most recent 1 version of this code (130232) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 130232 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds

    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/v2017/130232'>130232: Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds</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/v2017/130239'>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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