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Clear Gelatin Capsules Size 0 from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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)

Clear Gelatin Capsules Size 0 from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9602.00.10.40