Pharmaceutical Gelatin Capsules from Japan
Empty hard gelatin capsules made from animal-derived gelatin for enclosing medicines. Under HTS 3503.00.55 as gelatin sheets formed into capsules, excluding filled medicaments of Chapter 30. It's a derivative not prepared for therapeutic use itself.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure empty capsules only; filled ones reclassify to Chapter 30 per notes
• Provide bloom strength specs and animal source docs for verification