Industrial Grade Seed Lac from Germany
Industrial grade seed lac is high-volume seed lac resin for large-scale shellac manufacturing, classified HTS 1301.90.91.20 as seed lac. Applied in electrical insulation, abrasives, and printing inks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain bulk container certifications for moisture-proof packaging to prevent duty adjustments
• Declare intended use as non-food to avoid stricter sanitary controls
• Use HTS advisory rulings for high-value shipments to confirm against processed shellac