HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1302.12 – Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice
HS code 1302.12 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable saps and extracts, of liquorice. It is used for liquorice extract powder, liquorice paste, liquorice root extract liquid, deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL) extract and liquorice blocks.
What HS 1302.12 covers
This HS code covers extracts derived from the liquorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra), a versatile botanical product widely utilized across several industries. Liquorice extracts are primarily valued for their intense sweetness and distinctive flavor, making them a popular ingredient in confectionery, beverages, and tobacco products. Beyond culinary uses, they are also employed in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. International trade involves countries with suitable climates for liquorice cultivation exporting the roots or processed extracts to global manufacturers. Key trade considerations include the concentration of glycyrrhizin (the active sweetening compound), purity, and compliance with food safety and pharmaceutical regulations. The demand for natural sweeteners and herbal remedies sustains a robust global market for liquorice extracts.
- Covers
- Liquorice extract powder
- Liquorice paste
- Liquorice root extract liquid
- Deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL) extract
- Liquorice blocks
- Examples
F&C Licorice Extract, Mafco Magnasweet (licorice derivatives), A.M. Todd Co. Licorice Extract
Codes often confused with 1302.12
Common mistake. Can be confused with other vegetable extracts (130219) if not specifically liquorice, or with prepared confectionery (1704) if it's a finished candy product.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 130212, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 130212 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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 France $39M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $20M 15% of world exports
- 3 Iran* ~$16M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $135M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $25M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $24M 18% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 12% of world imports
World total: $131M 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 code for 1302.12
Brazil does not split HS 1302.12: its NCM code is 1302.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 13.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1302.12
What is HS code 130212?
HS code 130212 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice. This HS code covers extracts derived from the liquorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra), a versatile botanical product widely utilized across several industries. Liquorice extracts are primarily valued for their intense sweetness and distinctive flavor, making them a popular ingredient in confectionery, beverages, and tobacco products. Beyond culinary uses, they are also employed in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. International trade involves countries with suitable climates for liquorice cultivation exporting the roots or processed extracts to global manufacturers. Key trade considerations include the concentration of glycyrrhizin (the active sweetening compound), purity, and compliance with food safety and pharmaceutical regulations. The demand for natural sweeteners and herbal remedies sustains a robust global market for liquorice extracts.
What products fall under HS code 130212?
Liquorice extract powder, Liquorice paste, Liquorice root extract liquid, Deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL) extract, Liquorice blocks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 130212?
Can be confused with other vegetable extracts (130219) if not specifically liquorice, or with prepared confectionery (1704) if it's a finished candy product.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 130212?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 130212 in UN Comtrade data were France ($39M, 28% of world exports), China ($20M) and Iran (about $16M). World exports came to about $135M, 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 130212?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 130212 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($25M, 19% of world imports), France ($24M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $131M, 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 130212 structured?
HS code 130212 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (13) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 130212?
In Brazil, HS code 130212 is NCM 1302.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.