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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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