U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
9602.00.1040
$27.7M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
30 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of Unfilled Gelatin Capsules fromFrance.
NY 811937 June 29, 1995 CLA-2-96:S:N:N7:236 811937 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9602.00.1040 Mr. David Rutt Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 601 N. Nash Street El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of Unfilled Gelatin Capsules from France. Dear Mr. Rutt: In your letter dated July 19, 1995, on behalf of your client Lifetech Resources, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Unfilled Gelatin Capsules will be 9602.00.1040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof:... Unfilled gelatin and capsules. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport