Product classification

HS code for Vegetable extracts: 1302.19

Vegetable saps and extracts, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.

Classification of vegetable extracts under HS 1302.19

Vegetable extracts not elsewhere specified are classified under HS code 1302.19. Heading 1302 covers vegetable saps and extracts, pectic substances, and agar-agar. Subheading 1302.19 is a residual category for extracts that do not fall under specific subheadings like opium (1302.11), liquorice (1302.12), hops (1302.13), or ephedra (1302.14). Classification is determined by the extraction process, which typically involves the use of water, alcohol, or other solvents to remove the active constituents from plant material. To remain in Chapter 13, the extract must not be further processed into a single chemically defined compound, nor should it have added substances that change its character into a food preparation or a medicament. This classification follows GRI 1 and the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 13, which emphasize that these extracts are generally used as raw materials in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or food industries.

Covers: Aloe vera extract
Ginseng extract
Valerian extract
Belladonna extract
Chamomile extract
Garlic extract (non-essential oil)
Also under 1302.19: Nature's Way Ginkgo Biloba
NOW Foods Licorice Root Extract
Herbalife Aloe Concentrate
Stevia in the Raw
Gaia Herbs Valerian Root

Codes often confused with 1302.19

Common mistake. Vegetable extracts are frequently misclassified under HS code 3301, which covers essential oils. The difference is that essential oils are obtained by steam distillation or expression, whereas extracts in 1302.19 are obtained by solvent extraction. They are also often confused with food preparations under 2106.90, especially if they are marketed as supplements. If the extract has been significantly modified or mixed with other ingredients like vitamins or minerals, it may move to 2106. Additionally, if the extract is put up as a measured dose for therapeutic use, it must be classified under Chapter 30 as a medicament.

33.01Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins 2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 21.06Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included

Top exporters and importers of HS 130219 (the code used for vegetable extracts), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 130219 (the code used for vegetable extracts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 130219, not only vegetable extracts.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 China $1.4B 33% of world exports
2 India $667M 15% of world exports
3 France $405M 9.3% of world exports

World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 United States $1.0B 26% of world imports
2 Germany $358M 9.0% of world imports
3 South Korea $220M 5.5% of world imports

World total: $4.0B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 vegetable extracts

Brazil splits HS 1302.19 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

1302.19.10Dried papaya extract
1302.19.20Grapefruit and pomelo seed extracts
1302.19.30Dried Ginkgo biloba extract
1302.19.40Valepotriates (valerian extracts)
1302.19.50Ginseng extract
1302.19.60Silymarin (milk thistle extract)
1302.19.91Pyrethrum and rotenone root extracts
1302.19.99Other vegetable saps and extracts

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

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Questions about vegetable extracts

What is the HS code for Vegetable extracts?

The HS code for Vegetable extracts is 130219 (Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1). The HS code for vegetable extracts not elsewhere specified is 1302.19.

How do I classify Vegetable extracts for customs?

Vegetable extracts is classified under HS code 130219 — Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I distinguish an extract from an essential oil?

Extracts (1302.19) are typically produced using solvents and contain a broader range of plant constituents, whereas essential oils (3301) are volatile liquids usually obtained by steam distillation or mechanical pressing of citrus rinds.

Which countries are the top exporters of vegetable extracts (HS 130219)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 130219 (the code used for vegetable extracts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 33% of world exports), India ($667M) and France ($405M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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 vegetable extracts (HS 130219)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 130219 (the code used for vegetable extracts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($358M) and South Korea ($220M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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 Vegetable extracts the same in all countries?

The base HS code 130219 for Vegetable extracts 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 vegetable extracts in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 130219 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for vegetable extracts depends on the product's details: 1302.19.10 (Dried papaya extract), 1302.19.20 (Grapefruit and pomelo seed extracts), 1302.19.30 (Dried Ginkgo biloba extract), 1302.19.40 (Valepotriates (valerian extracts)), 1302.19.50 (Ginseng extract), 1302.19.60 (Silymarin (milk thistle extract)), and more.