Heading 1301
HTS code 1301 — Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)
- Tariff lines
- 8
- General duty
- General duty rate of 1.3%, with 7 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 1301
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1301.20.0000 | Gum Arabic (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)) | Free | kg |
| 1301.90.4000 | Turpentine gum (oleoresinous exudate from living trees) (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other) | 1.3% | kg |
| 1301.90.9105 | Balsams (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1301.90.9110 | Bleached shellac (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1301.90.9120 | Seed lac (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1301.90.9130 | Tragacanth (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1301.90.9140 | Karaya (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1301.90.9190 | Other (Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 1301
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1301?
- HTS heading 1301 covers lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams). It sits in Chapter 13 (gums, resins and vegetable extracts) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1301?
- General duty rate of 1.3%, with 7 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1301 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.