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9602.00.10.40

Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof / Unfilled gelatin capsules

Classification path

  1. Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin
  2. Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof
  3. Unfilled gelatin capsules

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
25%
Unit of quantity
thousands

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 9602

About heading 9602

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin

Heading 9602 covers worked vegetable or mineral carving material, molded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums or resins, modeling pastes, and worked unhardened gelatin. The lines split by material and article type: gelatin articles, wax articles, unfilled vegetable capsules, and other molded or carved articles. Unfilled capsules have their own lines under gelatin and under other materials.

Full guide to heading 9602

Products in this heading

  • Empty gelatin two-piece capsules for supplements
  • Empty vegetable capsules
  • Molded wax figurines
  • Carved wax decorative shapes
  • Wax moldings for ornaments
  • Modeling paste ornaments
  • Worked unhardened gelatin sheets or shapes other than capsules
  • Molded natural resin decorative items

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for empty gelatin capsules?

Empty gelatin capsules are classified under 9602.00.10.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 3%.

What is the duty on molded wax articles?

Molded or carved articles of wax are classified under 9602.00.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.8%.

How do I classify empty vegetable capsules?

Empty vegetable capsules are classified under 9602.00.50.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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