Bleached Seed Lac Seeds

Bleached seed lac seeds undergo minimal solar bleaching while retaining raw status under HTS 1301.90.91.20 for seed lac. Ideal for lighter-colored shellac in cosmetics and confectionery glazes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1301.90.91.40Same rate: 17.5%

If further processed into lemon shellac

Advanced lac forms have specific subheadings beyond raw seed.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If incorporated into beauty preparations

Cosmetic mixes containing gums exclude to Chapter 33.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 17.5%

If high sucrose content as confectionery

Licorice-like extracts with sugar excluded per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for bleaching agents to ensure no chemical treatment pushing to Chapter 32

Provide color fastness certificates for end-use in pharmaceuticals

Segregate from dark seed lac to avoid averaging in customs valuation

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