HS Code for Licorice extract
Licorice extract is classified under HS code 1302.12. This code is situated within Chapter 13, which encompasses lac, gums, resins, and other vegetable saps and extracts. Heading 1302 specifically covers vegetable saps and extracts, pectic substances, and mucilages. The classification of licorice extract is highly dependent on its sugar content and intended use. According to the Chapter 13 notes, licorice extract is classified here only if it contains less than 10% by weight of sucrose and is not put up as confectionery. The extraction process typically involves boiling the roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant and concentrating the resulting liquid into blocks, pastes, or powders. If the extract is further processed with sugar or other flavoring agents to be sold as candy, it loses its classification in Chapter 13 and moves to Chapter 17. This code is essential for importers in the pharmaceutical, tobacco, and food processing industries where licorice is used as a flavoring agent or active ingredient rather than a finished consumer sweet.
Products Included
- Pure licorice extract in block form
- Licorice extract powder for industrial use
- Liquid licorice saps
- Licorice paste used as a flavoring agent
Common Misclassification
The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1704.90, which covers sugar confectionery. If the licorice extract contains more than 10% sucrose or is shaped into sticks, drops, or braids for retail sale as candy, it must be classified under 1704.90. Another confusion arises with HS code 1211.90, which is used for the raw licorice roots themselves. Once the root has been processed into an extract through boiling or solvent extraction, it must move from Chapter 12 to 1302.12.
FAQ
What is the HS code for licorice extract?
The HS code for licorice extract containing less than 10% sucrose is 1302.12.
How is licorice root classified compared to the extract?
Raw or dried licorice root is classified under HS code 1211.90, whereas the processed extract is classified under 1302.12.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Licorice extract?
The HS code for Licorice extract is 130212 (Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice).
How do I classify Licorice extract for customs?
Licorice extract is classified under HS code 130212 — Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Licorice extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 130212 for Licorice extract is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.