HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1301.90 – Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301
HS code 1301.90 is the 6-digit subheading for natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301. It is used for frankincense resin, myrrh resin, copal resin, dammar gum and mastic gum.
What HS 1301.90 covers
This HS code serves as a catch-all for various natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 1301 (thus excluding Gum Arabic). This diverse category includes a wide range of plant exudates such as frankincense, myrrh, copal, dammar, and mastic gum, each possessing unique properties and applications. These products are traded globally for use in incense, perfumes, varnishes, traditional medicine, food additives, and specialized industrial applications. International trade involves specialized suppliers from regions rich in these botanical resources exporting to manufacturers worldwide. Quality, purity, specific chemical profiles, and sustainable harvesting practices are paramount for trade, as these natural products often command premium prices based on their unique characteristics and origin.
- Covers
- Frankincense resin
- Myrrh resin
- Copal resin
- Dammar gum
- Mastic gum
- Benzoin resin
- Dragon's blood resin
- Examples
- Boswellia serrata resin (frankincense)
- Commiphora myrrha resin (myrrh)
- Chios Mastic Gum
- Sandarac resin
Codes often confused with 1301.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with 130120 if it's a type of acacia gum, or with essential oils (3301) if the oleoresin is highly concentrated and intended for fragrance.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 130190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 130190 in UN Comtrade data was Afghanistan, with about 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Afghanistan* ~$144M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $98M 16% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $58M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $614M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $225M 34% of world imports
- 2 United States $51M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 China $44M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $653M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1301.90 2
Brazil splits HS 1301.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 13.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1301.90
What is HS code 130190?
HS code 130190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301. This HS code serves as a catch-all for various natural gums, resins, gum-resins, and oleoresins not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 1301 (thus excluding Gum Arabic). This diverse category includes a wide range of plant exudates such as frankincense, myrrh, copal, dammar, and mastic gum, each possessing unique properties and applications. These products are traded globally for use in incense, perfumes, varnishes, traditional medicine, food additives, and specialized industrial applications. International trade involves specialized suppliers from regions rich in these botanical resources exporting to manufacturers worldwide. Quality, purity, specific chemical profiles, and sustainable harvesting practices are paramount for trade, as these natural products often command premium prices based on their unique characteristics and origin.
What products fall under HS code 130190?
Frankincense resin, Myrrh resin, Copal resin, Dammar gum, Mastic gum, Benzoin resin, Dragon's blood resin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 130190?
Can be confused with 130120 if it's a type of acacia gum, or with essential oils (3301) if the oleoresin is highly concentrated and intended for fragrance.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 130190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 130190 in UN Comtrade data were Afghanistan (about $144M, 23% of world exports), India ($98M) and Indonesia ($58M). World exports came to about $614M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 130190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 130190 in UN Comtrade data were India ($225M, 34% of world imports), the United States ($51M) and China ($44M). World imports came to about $653M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 130190 structured?
HS code 130190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (13) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 130190?
Brazil splits HS code 130190 into 2 NCM codes: 1301.90.10 (Lac (shellac)), 1301.90.90 (Other natural gums, resins and balsams). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.