Locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

HS v2022 Code: 121292

About locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

HS code 121292 covers locust beans, also known as carob, which are a versatile and nutritious food product. Locust beans are widely cultivated in Mediterranean regions and have a long history of use in both culinary and non-food applications. As a valuable agricultural commodity, the locust bean industry plays an important role in the global food and agricultural economy.

Production process

Locust beans are typically harvested from the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), which is native to the Mediterranean basin. The pods are hand-picked or mechanically harvested, then dried, roasted, or processed further depending on the intended use. Locust beans can be consumed fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, and may also be ground into a powder or flour for use in various food and non-food products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the locust bean industry include the carob trees themselves, which require suitable growing conditions such as a Mediterranean climate. Harvesting and processing the beans also requires labor, as well as equipment for drying, roasting, and grinding the beans. Packaging materials and transportation infrastructure are additional key inputs for the industry.

Production outputs

Locust beans have a wide range of applications, including use as a food ingredient, animal feed, and in the production of 330130 gum arabic. The ground powder or flour from locust beans is commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, or flavoring agent in various food products, such as 190190 other preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk, 210690 other food preparations, and 170490 other sugar confectionery. The industry's outputs are consumed by a diverse range of downstream industries and sectors.

Revisions to 121292

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 121292. The most recent 1 version of this code (121292) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 121292.

Family tree for locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/12'>12: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1212'>1212: Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121292'>121292: Locust beans (carob); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121221'>121221: Seaweeds and other algae; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121229'>121229: Seaweeds and other algae; not fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121291'>121291: Sugar beet; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121293'>121293: Sugar cane; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121294'>121294: Chicory roots (Chicorium intybus sativum); fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/121299'>121299: Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground</a>"]

    

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