1301.90.91.20/Industrial Grade Seed Lac/Japan

Industrial Grade Seed Lac from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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