Porcine Gelatin Empty Capsules

Unfilled capsules derived from porcine skin gelatin, unhardened and worked into shells for global supplement markets. Kosher/Halal alternatives available. HTS specific to unhardened gelatin articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+17.5%20.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3503.00.40.00Higher: 21.3% vs 20.5%

If from fish or other non-mammal

Other gelatins like fish are specified separately in 3503.

3001.20.00.00Lower: Free vs 20.5%

If extracts for vaccines when filled

Vaccine extracts in caps to Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Halal certs if claimed; porcine labeling

Viral safety data for porcine sources