Historical MFN averages (2020); not current shipment rates. HS6 descriptions use the UN Comtrade Combined HS reference; the original rate nomenclature remains unconfirmed. National special codes require destination-specific verification. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

Lebanon Customs Tariff for HS Code 130231

Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products

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Lebanon HS Code 130231: 5%

The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 5% for Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
Lebanon
HS / tariff code
130231
Description
Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products
Chapter
13 โ€”
Heading
1302
Subheading
130231
Indicative MFN HS6 average
5%
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2020) (2020)

Historical MFN average

5%

5%

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
130231
Chapter
13 โ€”
Heading
1302
Subheading
130231

Compare HS code 130231 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 1302)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
130211Vegetable saps and extracts; opium5%
130212Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice5%
130213Vegetable saps and extracts; of hopsExempted
130214Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra5%
130219Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.12.5%
130220Pectic substances; pectinates and pectatesExempted
130232Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seedsExempted
130239Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.35%

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2020). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.