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HS code for locust bean flour and gum
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “locust bean flour and gum” points to subheading 1302.32: mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 1302.32 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 1302.32 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 1302.32 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 8.3% 
Brazil Free – 7.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Argentina Free – 7.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 3.5% – 7.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for locust bean flour and gum?
Locust bean flour and gum are classified under 1302.32 (Mucilages and thickeners) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.