Section II · Vegetable Products · Chapter 13
Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts
About chapter 13
Chapter 13 covers lac (a resinous secretion used in dyes and shellac), plus gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts such as opium, quinine base and vegetable extracts used in pharmaceuticals, food and industrial processes.
Classification tip: Extracts used in pharmaceuticals (opium alkaloids, quinine) typically require controlled-substance import licensing in addition to the customs code, so check narcotics/precursor rules before shipping.
11 six-digit codes
Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)
2 codes1301.20Gum Arabic1301.90Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301
Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products
9 codes1302.11Vegetable saps and extracts; opium1302.12Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice1302.13Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops1302.14Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra1302.19Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.11302.20Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates1302.31Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products1302.32Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds1302.39Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3
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Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 1301-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 13 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 13 cover?
Chapter 13 of the Harmonized System covers: lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts. It belongs to section II (Vegetable Products) and contains 2 four-digit headings, 1301–1302.
How many HS codes are in chapter 13?
Chapter 13 contains 2 four-digit headings and 11 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 1301 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 13?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.