Capsugel Vcaps Plus Unfilled Plant Capsules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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