Premium Kusmi Seed Lac
Premium Kusmi seed lac from superior lac insect strains offers superior clarity, classified under HTS 1301.90.91.20 as seed lac. Used in high-end violin varnishes and jewelry polishes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed as artist's putty or polish
Prepared painters' materials from lac go to Heading 3210.
If for imitation jewelry components
Lac-based imitation jewellery classifies in Chapter 71.
If in electrical insulation parts
Finished electrical components from shellac shift to Chapter 85.
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Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91.20
Seed Lac Granules
Seed lac consists of the encysted secretions of the lac insect (Kerria lacca) harvested from twigs in granular form, classified under HTS 1301.90.91.20 as a natural resin from seeds. It is primarily used in the production of shellac for varnishes, polishes, and adhesives.
Raw Seed Lac Clusters
Raw seed lac clusters are small, seed-like aggregations of lac insect resin scraped from host trees, falling under HTS 1301.90.91.20 for seed lac. This form is ideal for industrial melting into shellac flakes used in wood finishing and insulation.
Organic Seed Lac Powder
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.
Hand-Harvested Seed Lac
Hand-harvested seed lac is carefully collected granular resin from lac insects on palas trees, under HTS 1301.90.91.20 for seed lac. Used in artisanal shellac for musical instrument polishes and traditional varnishes.
Industrial Grade Seed Lac
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.
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.