9602.00.10
Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof
This code covers worked, unhardened gelatin and articles made from it, like unfilled gelatin capsules. Use this code when importing these products to determine the applicable 3% general duty (or free rate for eligible trade partners) as part of the miscellaneous manufactured articles within Chapter 96.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9602.00.10
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Specifically, code 9602.00.10 covers worked unhardened gelatin and articles made from it, excluding gelatin covered elsewhere. This code has two subdivisions: 9602.00.10.40 for unfilled gelatin capsules and 9602.00.10.80 for all other worked unhardened gelatin articles; choose the appropriate suffix based on the specific type of item being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
| Section | Section XX - Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles |
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3%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9602.00.10 and its subdivisions, 9602.00.10.40 (Unfilled gelatin capsules) and 9602.00.10.80 (Other), is 3%. Special rates of duty are free for goods originating in specific countries including Australia, Canada, and others designated under eligible FTA or preference programs. These special rates apply if the goods meet the rules of origin for those programs; otherwise, the 3% general rate applies. Reporting units are in “No., thousands.” There is no specified duty rate for goods not meeting the requirements for special/FTA rates beyond the general rate.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
9602.00.10.40
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: > Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof > Unfilled gelatin capsules
9602.00.10.80
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: > Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof > Other
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