Pharmaceutical Grade Bleached Shellac from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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