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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hardened or tableted gelatin forms
Heading 3503 includes hardened gelatins and sheets, distinct from unhardened capsules.
If filled with dietary supplements like herbs or probiotics
Filled with food supplements, they classify as Chapter 21 food preparations, not empty gelatin.
If made from paper or cellulose-based materials
Cellulose capsules are sanitary articles of paper, under Chapter 48, not gelatin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturing specs showing gelatin composition; avoid 'pharma-grade' labeling to prevent Chapter 30 shift
• Comply with FDA import alerts on gelatin sourcing (e.g
• BSE-free certification for bovine origin)
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