Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3

HS v2022 Code: 130239

About mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3

HS code 130239 covers a diverse range of natural thickening and gelling agents derived from various vegetable sources. These mucilages and thickeners play a crucial role in numerous industries, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Their ability to modify the viscosity and texture of products makes them indispensable ingredients, contributing to the quality and performance of a wide array of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

The production of mucilages and thickeners under HS code 130239 typically involves the extraction and processing of various plant-based materials. Common techniques include mechanical extraction, chemical treatment, and fermentation processes. Depending on the specific source and desired properties, the raw materials may undergo drying, grinding, sieving, and other processing steps to refine the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of mucilages and thickeners under HS code 130239 include a variety of plant-based raw materials, such as seeds, roots, leaves, and stems. Common sources include 121190 Vegetable products, n.e.s., 121120 Seaweeds and other algae, and 121190 Vegetable products, n.e.s.. Additionally, the industry may require specialized equipment for extraction, processing, and quality control, as well as energy sources and water for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 130239 are various types of mucilages and thickeners, which are then incorporated into a wide range of products. These outputs may be consumed by industries such as 190190 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastry cooks' products, 330499 Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; manicure or pedicure preparations, and 300490 Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 30.02, 30.05 or 30.06) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale..

Revisions to 130239

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 130239. The most recent 1 version of this code (130239) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 130239.

Family tree for mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3

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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/v2022/130239'>130239: Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3</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/v2022/130232'>130232: Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds</a>"]

    

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