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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in sheet or leaf form for further processing
Unworked gelatin sheets classify under 3503, prior to capsule forming.
If imported with integral filling machinery
As parts of packaging machines, shifts to Chapter 84 machinery parts.
If for retail sale as first-aid kit components
Assembled in kits with other pharma items, becomes Chapter 30 products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare quantity and size precisely; bulk packs need weight-based entry
• Ensure no machine oil residues; cleanroom certs help FDA clearance
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