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Bleached Shellac Resin Beads from Japan

Bleached shellac resin beads are spherical granules of bleached lac for precise metering in industrial coating applications. Classified as bleached shellac under HTS 1301.90.91.10 due to its natural resin origin and processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify bead size distribution (e.g

0.5-2mm) in commercial invoice for valuation

Anti-caking agents? Declare <1% to avoid chemical additive classification

Humidity control critical; ship in nitrogen-flushed containers

Bleached Shellac Resin Beads from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1301.90.91.10