Capsule Shells for Supplements from China

Empty hard gelatin shells sized for dietary supplement powders. HTS 1905.90.90.90 specifically includes pharma-suitable empty capsules.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify supplement vs drug use in docs

Size and color variants need consistent labeling

Avoid filling to prevent chapter 30 shift

Capsule Shells for Supplements from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1905.90.90.90