Pharmaceutical Grade Bleached Shellac
Pharmaceutical grade bleached shellac is a highly purified, bleached natural resin meeting USP standards for enteric pill coatings and tablet films. It qualifies under HTS 1301.90.91.10 as bleached shellac prior to formulation into medicaments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with medicaments
Medicinal preparations containing shellac as active coating fall under Chapter 30.
If for chemical reagent kits
Prepared chemical products for lab analysis shift to Chapter 38.
If pectin-like properties emphasized
Other vegetable extracts with gelling properties go to 1302.32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice required; include DMF (Drug Master File) references for shellac suppliers
• Batch certificates must show <2ppm arsenic and lead; microbial limits per USP <1000 CFU/g
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91.10
Bleached Lemon Shellac Powder
Bleached lemon shellac powder is a finely ground form of bleached shellac resin, achieving a light lemon-yellow hue through sodium hypochlorite treatment of lac. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91.10 for its bleached state, it's ideal for ink manufacturing, electrical insulation, and pharmaceutical coatings.
Bleached Shellac Resin Beads
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.
Bleached Dewaxed Shellac Flakes
Bleached and dewaxed shellac flakes are produced by processing raw lac resin secreted by the lac bug (Kerria lacca) on trees, then bleaching it to a pale yellow color and removing wax content. This product falls under HTS 1301.90.91.10 as bleached shellac, a natural resin purified for use in varnishes, polishes, and coatings.
Bleached Orange Shellac Flakes
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.
Bleached Shellac for Wood Finish
Bleached shellac formulated for wood finishing applications provides a high-gloss, non-yellowing protective coat on cabinets and antiques. As pure bleached lac resin, it is classified under HTS 1301.90.91.10 before dilution into polishes.
Food Grade Bleached Shellac Glaze
Food grade bleached shellac glaze is a bleached resin approved as E904 confectioner's glaze for coating candies, chocolate, and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 1301.90.91.10 as the raw bleached shellac material.