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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure empty capsules only; filled ones reclassify to Chapter 30 per notes
• Provide bloom strength specs and animal source docs for verification