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U.S. imports of licorice root extracts & saps (HS 130212) totaled $1.0M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Licorice Root Extracts & Saps paid $154K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Licorice Root Extracts & Saps imports of $1.0M in April 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $544K | -- | -$544K |
| UZBEKISTAN | $366K | -- | -$366K |
| CHINA | $130K | $6K | -$123K |
| INDIA | $5K | $26K | +$22K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $4K | +$4K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302120000 | VEGETABLE SAPS AND EXTRACTS OF LICORICE | $1.0M | 14.73% | $154K |
VEGETABLE SAPS AND EXTRACTS OF LICORICE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1302120000 | VEGETABLE SAPS AND EXTRACTS OF LICORICE | $43K |
VEGETABLE SAPS AND EXTRACTS OF LICORICE
3.2K kg
VEGETABLE SAPS AND EXTRACTS, NESOI
HS 130219
MUCILAGES/THICKNRS FRM LOCUST BEAN/SEED, GUAR SEED
HS 130232
PECTIC SUBSTANCES, PECTINATES AND PECTATES
HS 130220
MUCILAGE & THICKNER W/N MODIFIED,FRM VEG PRD NESOI
HS 130239
GUM ARABIC
HS 130120
NATURAL GUMS, GUM RESINS, RESINS AND BALSAMS NESOI
HS 130190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $960K | -- | -$960K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $71K | $6K | -$65K |
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | $26K | +$26K |