Unfilled gelatin capsules
Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: > Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof > Unfilled gelatin capsules
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9602.00.10.40
Colored Empty Gelatin Capsules Size 1
These size 1 unfilled gelatin capsules come in various colors from approved dyes, made of worked unhardened gelatin for herbal remedies. They enable brand differentiation and are dissolvable in gastric fluids. HTS 9602.00.10.40 applies to such unhardened gelatin articles.
Opaque Gelatin Capsules Size 4
Small size 4 unfilled opaque gelatin capsules from worked unhardened gelatin, protecting light-sensitive powders like certain vitamins. Ideal for precise dosing in micro-supplements. Fits HTS as articles thereof.
Micro Gelatin Capsules Size 12
Tiny size 12 unfilled gelatin capsules for micro-dosing, from worked unhardened gelatin. Used in R&D and precision supps.
Custom Printed Empty Gelatin Capsules
Unfilled gelatin capsules with custom ink printing from unhardened gelatin base. Branding for supps.
Hypoallergenic Gelatin Capsules
Purified unfilled capsules minimizing allergens, unhardened gelatin.
tamper-Evident Gelatin Caps
Unfilled with band seals, still gelatin articles.
Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules Size 00
These unfilled hard gelatin capsules in size 00 are made from worked unhardened gelatin, typically used for encapsulating powdered supplements or medications. They consist of two interlocking halves, transparent or colored, and are designed to dissolve in the digestive tract. Classified under HTS 9602.00.10.40 as articles of worked unhardened gelatin, excluding medicinal gelatin of heading 3503.
Clear Gelatin Capsules Size 0
Unfilled clear gelatin capsules in size 0, crafted from bovine or porcine unhardened gelatin, ideal for nutraceuticals like vitamins. They provide a vegetarian alternative to tablets and are sealed by friction fit. This HTS covers worked unhardened gelatin articles like these empty shells.
Vegetarian Gelatin Capsules Size 2
Unfilled size 2 capsules mimicking gelatin but from plant-based unhardened alternatives processed similarly, though strictly under worked unhardened gelatin per HTS. Used for vegan supplements, they offer similar encapsulation properties. Classification holds for unhardened forms not elsewhere specified.
Bulk Unfilled Gelatin Capsules Size 3
Size 3 empty hard gelatin capsules supplied in bulk for industrial filling machines, made from unhardened gelatin sheets formed and joined. Suitable for high-volume nutraceutical production. HTS 9602.00.10.40 for these worked gelatin articles.
Gelatin Lock Capsules Size 5
Precision size 5 unfilled gelatin capsules with locking mechanism from unhardened gelatin, for small-dose applications like homeopathy. They ensure tamper-evident seals. Classified under 9602.00.10.40 for worked gelatin articles.
Pharma-Grade Empty Gelatin Capsules
Unfilled pharma-grade hard gelatin capsules meeting USP standards, from high-purity unhardened gelatin for prescription compounding. Size agnostic, focused on quality. HTS 9602.00.10.40 for empty worked gelatin.
Two-Piece Bovine Gelatin Capsules
Standard two-piece unfilled capsules from bovine unhardened gelatin, widely used in dietary supplements. Hypromellose-free for purity. This tariff covers such gelatin articles.
Porcine Gelatin Empty Capsules
Unfilled capsules derived from porcine skin gelatin, unhardened and worked into shells for global supplement markets. Kosher/Halal alternatives available. HTS specific to unhardened gelatin articles.
Delayed-Release Gelatin Capsules
Unfilled enteric-coated style gelatin capsules from unhardened base, designed for intestinal release. Coating is minor per notes. Still articles of gelatin under this HTS.