HS 130219 Other

HS code 130219, covering 'Other vegetable saps and extracts, whether or not concentrated; pectic substances, pectinates and pectic acids; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products', has varied duty rates depending on the importing country's tariff schedule. For example, the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) lists a Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 3.00% ad valorem. In contrast, the UK Trade Tariff shows a standard rate of 1.00% ad valorem. The EU's TARIC database may also show different rates. Preferential rates under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) often reduce or eliminate these duties. For instance, rates can be Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) under specific trade agreements, meaning no duty is paid if the goods meet the rules of origin.

The duty for HS code 130219 is typically calculated on an ad valorem basis, meaning it's a percentage of the declared customs value of the goods. For example, if a shipment of vegetable extracts valued at $10,000 USD is imported into the United States, and the MFN duty rate is 3.00%, the calculated duty would be $10,000 USD × 0.03 = $300 USD. Some countries might also apply specific duties based on weight or volume, or a combination of ad valorem and specific duties, depending on the specific product and tariff item.

HS code 130219 is a residual category for vegetable saps and extracts that are not specifically classified under other headings within Chapter 13. To classify goods under 130219, they must be derived from vegetable matter, be in the form of saps or extracts (which implies a process of extraction, concentration, or purification), and not be specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff. This includes items like concentrated fruit or vegetable juices (if not classifiable as food preparations), plant-based gums, resins, and certain concentrated medicinal extracts that don't fall into more specific pharmaceutical headings. The key is that they are 'other' – meaning they don't fit into more specific subheadings like those for pectic substances or agar-agar.

Standard import documentation is generally required for HS code 130219. This includes a commercial invoice detailing the description, quantity, unit price, and total value of the goods. A packing list is also essential. A bill of lading or air waybill serves as the contract of carriage. Depending on the nature of the 'other' vegetable extract, additional documentation might be necessary. This could include a Certificate of Origin to claim preferential duty rates under trade agreements, or specific health or phytosanitary certificates if the extracts are intended for food, pharmaceutical, or agricultural use, to comply with import regulations of the destination country. Importers should consult the specific requirements of the importing country's customs authority.

Many trade agreements offer preferential duty rates for goods classified under HS code 130219. For example, agreements like the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership), and various bilateral FTAs between the EU and third countries, or the UK's trade deals, often provide for reduced or zero duties. To benefit, importers must ensure the goods meet the relevant 'rules of origin' stipulated in the specific trade agreement. This usually involves proving that a certain percentage of the product's value originated in one of the FTA partner countries or that specific manufacturing processes were undertaken there. Obtaining a valid Certificate of Origin from the exporter is crucial for claiming these preferential rates at customs.