U.S. imports of Licorice Root Extracts & Saps (HS 130212) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Licorice Root Extracts & Saps paid $265K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Licorice Root Extracts & Saps imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLicorice extract — derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra and related species — functions as a flavoring agent in confectionery, tobacco, and pharmaceutical preparations, and as a sweetener and foam stabilizer in specialty food applications. A single 10-digit line (1302120000) covers all forms of licorice sap and extract under this heading, with France and China the leading US import sources. China's position reflects its large-scale cultivation of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, a distinct species whose extract profile may differ from Mediterranean-origin material — a specification distinction that matters to flavor-house buyers. FDA regulates licorice extract as a food additive, and glycyrrhizin content levels are relevant to both safety review and labeling compliance. Admissibility and classification can be complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA before entry.
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23 import shipments a month
For HTS classification purposes, all licorice saps and extracts fall under 1302120000 regardless of species. However, species matters commercially and regulatorily: Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice) and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Spanish/Mediterranean licorice) differ in glycyrrhizin content and flavor profile. FDA's GRAS status and food-additive regulations reference specific use levels of glycyrrhizin, so importers and buyers should document species and glycyrrhizin concentration to support both labeling compliance and safety substantiation.
Yes. Licorice extract originating in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the applicable tariff list and any exclusions in effect at the time of entry. Importers sourcing from China should verify the current Section 301 status of 1302120000 with a licensed customs broker, as exclusion grants and reinstatements have changed over time and the duty impact can be significant.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 1302
Subheading 130212 · $2.0M of $115.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$37KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.8M of Licorice Root Extracts & Saps and exported $1.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302120000 | Vegetable Saps and Extracts of Licorice | $2.0M | 13.11% | 100.00% | $265K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1302120000 | Vegetable Saps and Extracts of Licorice | $37K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
France and China together supply 82% of it. China pays 23.8% duty; Uzbekistan 3.8%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.11% of imports for consumption.