Qualicaps Size 0 HPMC Vegetable Capsules from China
Unfilled capsules composed of hypromellose (HPMC) from plant cellulose, size 0 standard for nutraceuticals like vitamins and herbs. Classified in 9602.00.5010 as unfilled vegetable capsules, representing molded articles from vegetable carving or molding materials. Ideal for halal and kosher dietary applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no GMOs in HPMC source; ensure moisture content below 5% to prevent brittleness during shipping
• Avoid declaring as 'empty gelatin' to prevent reclassification