Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable… (chapter 13): which countries import it
Chapter 13 covers lac, natural gums, resins, gum-resins and vegetable saps used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and industrial applications. The…
Published on 14 September 2026Updated on 27 September 2026
Chapter 13 covers lac, natural gums, resins, gum-resins and vegetable saps used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and industrial applications. The global market reached USD 6.2 billion in 2025. Spain exported USD 349 million, making it the sixth-largest importer. The US, Germany and France are your top three destination markets.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 13
- Sector
- Agriculture and Livestock
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,731,251,088 |
| Germany | 754,459,286 |
| France | 533,218,011 |
| China | 421,975,777 |
| India | 416,913,457 |
| Spain | 349,208,555 |
| South Korea | 325,854,015 |
| Italy | 305,544,288 |
| Japan | 281,469,739 |
| Netherlands | 268,344,475 |
| United Kingdom | 265,461,279 |
| Canada | 263,304,430 |
| Mexico | 217,336,450 |
| Brazil | 172,556,992 |
| Poland | 169,587,465 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 27 September 2026
Headings in this chapter
- Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)Heading 1301
- Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productsHeading 1302
Trade fairs in this sector
What you need to know to export Chapter 13
Chapter 13 includes two main headings: lac and natural gums, resins and gum-resins (heading 1301), and vegetable saps and extracts including agar-agar and modified mucilages (heading 1302). Both are raw materials or semi-processed inputs for downstream industries.
Common questions about exporting Chapter 13
Can I export Chapter 13 to Germany tariff-free?
Yes. As both Spain and Germany are EU members, products classified in Chapter 13 move tariff-free between them under the single market, subject to compliance with EU health and safety standards. However, you must still document origin and meet any labeling or certification rules that apply to your end use.
How do I classify my product in Chapter 13 to get the right tariff?
Chapter 13 contains two headings: 1301 (lac, resins, gum-resins, balsams) and 1302 (vegetable saps, extracts, agar-agar, mucilages). Within each heading are sub-headings (8-digit HS codes) that narrow down the classification further. Your customs broker or the tariff authority of your destination can confirm the exact code. Getting it right matters: it determines tariff rate, labeling rules and sometimes certification.
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