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

HS v2022 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 diverse range of natural thickening and gelling agents derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds. These mucilaginous substances play a crucial role in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, where they are valued for their ability to modify the rheological properties of formulations. As a key component in many everyday products, the 130232 industry is an integral part of the global economy, contributing to the development and performance of a wide range of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

The production of mucilages and thickeners under HS code 130232 typically involves the extraction, purification, and sometimes modification of the natural polysaccharides found in locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds. This process often begins with the mechanical or chemical processing of the raw plant materials to release the desired gums and mucilages. Further refining steps, such as filtration, drying, and milling, may be employed to obtain the desired purity and consistency of the final product.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 130232 industry are the raw plant materials, namely locust beans, locust bean seeds, and guar seeds. These agricultural commodities are typically sourced from regions where the plants are cultivated, such as the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. In addition to the raw materials, the industry also relies on various processing equipment, such as extraction vessels, drying systems, and milling machinery, as well as chemical reagents and solvents used in the purification and modification of the extracted mucilages.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 130232 industry are the various types of natural thickeners and gelling agents, which find applications in a wide range of industries. These include 190110 Food preparations, 300490 Medicaments, 340220 Surface-active preparations, and 590190 Textile fabrics, among others. The specific properties and functionalities of the 130232 products, such as their viscosity, gelling ability, and stabilizing effects, make them valuable ingredients in the formulation of a diverse array of consumer and industrial products.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 130232.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/13'>13: Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1302'>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/v2022/130232'>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/v2022/130211'>130211: Vegetable saps and extracts; opium</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130212'>130212: Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130213'>130213: Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130214'>130214: Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130219'>130219: Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130220'>130220: Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130231'>130231: Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/130239'>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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