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1905.90.90/Empty Gelatin Capsules/Japan

Empty Gelatin Capsules from Japan

Hollow, bakeable capsules made from gelatin suitable for pharmaceutical filling, but classified here pre-use. HTS 1905.90.90 covers empty capsules of a kind for pharma use as other bakers' wares. Distinguished from non-pharma by size and pharma compliance.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.5%

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
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Import Tips

• Certify USP-grade gelatin and pharma suitability; size 00-4 common

• Sterility docs needed for FDA entry

• Avoid mixing with filled capsules under Chapter 30