Gum Arabic

HS v2022 Code: 130120

About gum arabic

HS code 130120 covers gum arabic, a natural gum harvested from various species of acacia trees. Gum arabic is a highly versatile and widely used product, finding applications in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and manufacturing industries. As a key ingredient and stabilizer, gum arabic plays a crucial role in the global economy, contributing to the production of a wide range of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

Gum arabic is primarily produced by tapping the sap from acacia trees, particularly the Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal species. The sap is allowed to exude from the tree and harden into tears or nuggets, which are then harvested. The harvested gum is then cleaned, graded, and processed to meet the specific requirements of different industries.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the gum arabic industry include the acacia trees themselves, which are typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and the Middle East. Specialized tapping and harvesting equipment, as well as processing facilities, are also essential for the production and refinement of gum arabic.

Production outputs

Gum arabic is a versatile product with a wide range of applications. It is commonly used as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener in the food industry, where it is found in products such as 040600 Cheese, 210690 Food preparations, and 180690 Chocolate. Gum arabic is also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, as well as in the production of inks, paints, and other industrial goods.

Revisions to 130120

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 130120. The most recent 1 version of this code (130120) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 130120.

Older versions

Family tree for gum arabic

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/13'>13: Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1301'>1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130120'>130120: Gum Arabic</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130190'>130190: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301</a>"]

    

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