Bleached Lemon Shellac Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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