HS Code 130120: Gum Arabic

Q: Is HS code 130120 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 130120 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 130120 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 130120?

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 130120.

What is HS Code 130120

HS Code 130120 covers Gum Arabic. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section II — Vegetable products · Chapter 13 — Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts · Heading 1301 — Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams). At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 130120 Gum Arabic 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 130120

Gum Arabic

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Gum Arabic HS 130120

India

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United States of America

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China

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 130120?

HS code 130120 covers Gum Arabic under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 13 (Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts), Heading 1301, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 130120 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 130120 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 130120?