Organic Seed Lac Powder from China
Organic seed lac powder is finely ground seed lac from certified pesticide-free lac insect secretions, classified in HTS 1301.90.91.20 as seed lac. It serves as a base for eco-friendly shellac in food glazing and pharmaceutical coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include organic certification and lab tests for wax content to comply with FDA glazing regs
• Label as 'not for direct food use' if unrefined to avoid Chapter 21 reclassification
• Check for EU residue limits if transshipping, as they impact US admissibility