Pharmaceutical Grade Bleached Shellac from Japan

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 — 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

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

Pharmaceutical Grade Bleached Shellac from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1301.90.91.10