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Pharma-Grade Empty Gelatin Capsules from Japan

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.

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%

Import Tips

Provide USP/EP certs; declare 'empty, not for direct oral use'

Quarantine for microbial testing common at entry