HS Code 13: Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts

Q: Is HS code 13 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 13 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 13 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 13?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 13.

What is HS Code 13

HS Code 13 covers Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section II (Vegetable products). The two digits "13" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "13" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 13 Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts Cover?

Section II

Chapters (06-14) Vegetable products

Chapter 13

Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts

HS Code 1301

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)

HS Code 1302

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

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What HS Codes for Gums, Resins and Extracts Do Not Cover

Chapter 13 covers natural lac, gums, resins, and vegetable saps and extracts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Liquorice extract for confectionery

heading 1704 if sugared

Synthetic or modified gums

Chapter 39

Medicaments containing plant extracts

Chapter 30

Beer and beverage products made from extracts

Chapter 22

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Gums, Resins and Extracts HS 13

HS Code 1301

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)

HS Code 1302

Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

HS Code 130120

Gum Arabic

HS Code 130190

Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301

HS Code 130211

Vegetable saps and extracts; opium

HS Code 130212

Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice

HS Code 130213

Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops

HS Code 130214

Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra

HS Code 130219

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

HS Code 130220

Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 13?

HS code 13 covers Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts, one of the chapter 13 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 13 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 13 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 13?