Bleached Orange Shellac Flakes from China
Bleached orange shellac flakes result from mild bleaching of sticklac, retaining a slight orange tint while removing impurities. This natural resin product is specifically under HTS 1301.90.91.10 as bleached shellac, commonly used in French polishing for furniture and musical instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Supply color specification sheets (e.g
• Gardner scale) to confirm 'orange' bleaching level per industry standards
• Declare iodine number and acid values in COA to verify purity and prevent rejection as adulterated