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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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