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
10%
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
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