Product classification
HS code for Licorice extract: 1302.12
Vegetable saps and extracts, of liquorice.
Classification of licorice extract under HS 1302.12
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.
- Covers
- Pure licorice extract in block form
- Licorice extract powder for industrial use
- Liquid licorice saps
- Licorice paste used as a flavoring agent
- Also under 1302.12
F&C Licorice Extract, Mafco Magnasweet (licorice derivatives), A.M. Todd Co. Licorice Extract
Codes often confused with 1302.12
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 130212 (the code used for licorice extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 130212 (the code used for licorice extract) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 130212, not only licorice extract.
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 licorice extract
Brazil classifies licorice extract under NCM 1302.12.00: HS 1302.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about licorice extract
What is the HS code for Licorice extract?
The HS code for Licorice extract is 130212 (Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice). The HS code for licorice extract containing less than 10% sucrose is 1302.12.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of licorice extract (HS 130212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 130212 (the code used for licorice extract) 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 licorice extract (HS 130212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 130212 (the code used for licorice extract) 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.
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.
What is the NCM code for licorice extract in Brazil?
In Brazil, licorice extract (HS 130212) is classified under NCM 1302.12.00.