Pharmaceutical Grade Bleached Shellac from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1350%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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