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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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