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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

• Quarantine for microbial testing common at entry