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9602.00.10.40/Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules Size 00/Japan

Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules Size 00 from Japan

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.

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%
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Import Tips

• Verify capsules are unfilled and composed of unhardened gelatin to avoid reclassification under pharmaceutical headings

• Provide certificate of analysis confirming gelatin source and purity; label as 'empty capsules for further filling'

Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules Size 00 from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9602.00.10.40