1302.19.91.40 - Other

This HTS category, 1302.19.91.40, encompasses a broad range of vegetable saps and extracts that do not fall under more specific subheadings. These are raw or processed plant-derived materials, often in liquid, semi-solid, or powdered form, which are obtained by extracting specific substances from various parts of plants. Such extracts can be used for a multitude of purposes, including as food additives, flavorings, colorants, medicinal ingredients, or for industrial applications.

Crucially, this classification is intended for vegetable saps and extracts that are not otherwise specified. It serves as a residual category, meaning that if a particular vegetable sap or extract has a more precise classification elsewhere within Chapter 13, it would not be classified here. For example, this category explicitly excludes cashew nut shell liquid, which is classified under 1302.19.91.20, highlighting the importance of specific material identification in accurate HTS classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within 1302.19.91.40 relies heavily on understanding the specific nature of the vegetable sap or extract and ensuring it does not meet the criteria for any preceding, more narrowly defined categories. Importers and exporters should consult the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 13 of the Harmonized System for detailed guidance on identifying and classifying these residual vegetable saps and extracts.