Capsugel Vcaps Plus Unfilled Plant Capsules from Japan
Premium unfilled capsules from vegetable polymers including HPMC and pectin, designed for delayed-release supplements. HTS 9602.00.5010 covers these as unfilled vegetable capsules, worked from natural vegetable materials excluding those in other headings. Used widely in herbal and probiotic encapsulation.
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
• Test for colorfastness if tinted, as FDA restricts certain dyes; batch traceability required for recalls
• Pitfall: importing in bulk without child-resistant packaging claims if marketed for OTC