Bleached Lemon Shellac Powder from Germany
Bleached lemon shellac powder is a finely ground form of bleached shellac resin, achieving a light lemon-yellow hue through sodium hypochlorite treatment of lac. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91.10 for its bleached state, it's ideal for ink manufacturing, electrical insulation, and pharmaceutical coatings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing records detailing bleaching to lemon shade to distinguish from orange bleached variants
• Test for heavy metals and ensure USP-grade certification for pharma imports to meet FDA entry requirements
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion; label clearly as powder to prevent mix-up with flake forms