Product classification
HS code for Liquorice extract: 1302.12
Vegetable saps and extracts, of liquorice.
Classification of liquorice extract under HS 1302.12
Liquorice extract is classified under HS code 1302.12, which falls within Chapter 13. This chapter covers vegetable saps and extracts, as well as pectic substances, mucilages, and thickeners derived from vegetable products. Heading 1302 specifically addresses vegetable saps and extracts. The subheading 1302.12 is reserved for extracts of liquorice. For a product to be classified here, it must be a vegetable extract obtained by solvent extraction or other processes from the roots of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant. A critical distinction for this code is the sugar content; according to the Chapter 13 Note 1(j), liquorice extract containing more than 10% by weight of sucrose or put up as confectionery (flavored or not) is excluded from this heading and moved to heading 1704. However, the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes clarify that liquorice extract is classified in 1302.12 regardless of the sugar content if it is not put up as confectionery. This extract is typically used in the pharmaceutical industry, as a flavoring agent in tobacco, or as a precursor in the food industry. The product must be a sap or extract and not a simple decoction or a highly refined chemical isolated from the plant.
- Covers
- Crude liquorice extract in blocks
- Purified liquorice extract in powder form
- Liquid liquorice extract
- Liquorice paste used for industrial flavoring
- 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 common misclassification is with HS code 1704.90, which covers sugar confectionery. If the liquorice extract is prepared as candy (e.g., liquorice wheels or sticks for retail sale), it must be classified under 1704. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 3301, which covers essential oils, but liquorice extract is a sap/extract rather than a volatile oil.
Top exporters and importers of HS 130212 (the code used for liquorice extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 130212 (the code used for liquorice 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 liquorice 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 liquorice extract
Brazil classifies liquorice 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 liquorice extract
What is the HS code for Liquorice extract?
The HS code for Liquorice extract is 130212 (Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice). The HS code for liquorice extract is 1302.12.
How do I classify Liquorice extract for customs?
Liquorice extract is classified under HS code 130212 — Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When does liquorice move from 1302 to 1704?
It moves to 1704 when it is prepared as sugar confectionery or contains more than 10% sucrose and is put up for retail sale as a sweet.
Which countries are the top exporters of liquorice extract (HS 130212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 130212 (the code used for liquorice 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 liquorice extract (HS 130212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 130212 (the code used for liquorice 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 Liquorice extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 130212 for Liquorice 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 liquorice extract in Brazil?
In Brazil, liquorice extract (HS 130212) is classified under NCM 1302.12.00.