Heading 1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)
Every line of heading 1301 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)
Chapter 13: Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →
Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1301.20.00.00 | Gum Arabic | Free |
| 1301.90 | Other: | |
| 1301.90.40.00 | Turpentine gum (oleoresinous exudate from living trees) | 1.3% |
| 1301.90.91 | Other | Free |
| 1301.90.91.05 | Balsams | |
| 1301.90.91.10 | Bleached shellac | |
| 1301.90.91.20 | Seed lac | |
| 1301.90.91.30 | Tragacanth | |
| 1301.90.91.40 | Karaya | |
| 1301.90.91.90 | Other |
Exporting this product from the U.S.?
Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 1301 has 2 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 1301.20.0000GUM ARABIC
- 1301.90.0190NATURAL GUMS, GUM RESINS, RESINS AND BALSAMS NESOI
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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