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Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 35.01. > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 3503.00.00.90
Animal Glue Pellets for Furniture Assembly
Pelletized hide and bone glue blend, inedible and valued over 88 cents per kg, designed for hot-press furniture assembly lines. The product's consistent melt properties ensure reliable bonding in industrial applications. It qualifies as an animal glue of heading 35.03, excluding casein glues.
3503.00.00Animal Skin Glue Liquid
Liquid glue from rabbit or goat skins for art restoration, valued over 88 cents per kg. This product is an animal glue of heading 35.03, provided it is not prepared as a Chapter 34 product with solvents or enzymes. The liquid form does not preclude classification as an animal glue.
3503.00.00Bladder Glue for Instruments
Specialty glue from animal bladders for musical instrument repair, valued over 88 cents per kg. This product is an animal-origin glue of heading 35.03, similar to isinglass variants. It is not casein-based and not hardened.
3503.00.00Bloom 250 Gelatin Sheets
High-bloom strength (250) rectangular gelatin sheets for professional confectionery, valued over 88 cents per kg. These sheets are surface-worked or colored gelatin of animal origin, fitting heading 35.03. They are used in molding candies and are not mixed products of Chapter 21.
3503.00.00Bone Glue Granules
Granulated inedible glue from animal bones, priced under 88 cents per kg for industrial adhesives. It is an animal-origin glue, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein.
3503.00.00Bone Glue Powder
Powdered glue extracted from animal bones, used in woodworking and bookbinding, valued over 88 cents per kg. This product is an animal glue of heading 35.03, excluding casein glues and enzymatic preparations of Chapter 34. The powder form is a standard industrial adhesive.
3503.00.00Bookbinding Hide Glue Flakes
Amber-colored hide glue flakes valued over 88 cents per kg, used for traditional bookbinding. The flakes are derived from animal hides and provide reversible bonding prized by artisans. This product is an animal glue of animal origin, excluding casein glues.
3503.00.00Bulk Animal Hide Glue
Low-cost glue extracted from animal hides, valued under 88 cents per kg, used in woodworking and bookbinding. It is an animal-origin glue, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin.
3503.00.00Bulk Fish Glue
Inedible glue from fish swim bladders or skins, valued low under 88 cents per kg for marine industry. It is an animal-origin glue, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin.
3503.00.00Carp Scale Fish Glue Powder
Powdered fish glue extracted from carp scales, used for bookbinding and paper conservation. It is a glue of animal origin derived from fish, which falls under tariff item 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues.
3503.00.00Cheap Animal Skin Glue
Economical glue from rabbit or sheep skins, under 88 cents per kg, for luthier and restoration work. It is an animal-origin glue, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin.
3503.00.00Cod Skin Fish Glue
Traditional fish glue derived from cod skins, used in woodworking and musical instrument repair. It is an animal-origin glue from fish, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues.
3503.00.00Colored Gelatin Leaves
Pre-colored rectangular gelatin leaves for decorative desserts, valued over 88 cents per kg. These leaves are surface-worked or colored gelatin sheets of animal origin, fitting heading 35.03. They are used for food decoration and are not mixed products of Chapter 21.
3503.00.00Edible Gelatin Powder
Edible gelatin powder is a food-grade gelling agent derived from animal collagen, commonly used in desserts, marshmallows, and yogurts. It is classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as a gelatin of animal origin, not prepared for therapeutic use and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes. This item covers gelatin in any form, including powder, provided it is not hardened or intended for printing.
3503.00.00Fish Gelatin Powder
Fish gelatin powder is a halal-certified gelling agent extracted from fish skins, used in kosher and halal food products. It is classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as gelatin of animal origin, since fish are animals and the product is not hardened or excluded by Chapter 35 notes. This item includes gelatin derivatives in powder form for food use.
3503.00.00Gelatin Derivative for Microencapsulation
Modified inedible gelatin derivative valued over 88 cents per kg, used in industrial microencapsulation for flavors, inks, and pharmaceuticals. The product is not hardened and not prepared for therapeutic use, so it remains a gelatin derivative of heading 35.03. It is not a printing industry product of Chapter 49.
3503.00.00Gelatin Dessert Leaves
Gelatin dessert leaves are pre-cut rectangular sheets of edible gelatin for home baking and dessert preparation. They are classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured, as explicitly listed in the heading. The product is of animal origin and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes.
3503.00.00Gelatin Scaffolds for 3D Printing
Cross-linked inedible gelatin scaffolds valued over 88 cents per kg, used in bioprinting and prototyping. The scaffolds are not fully hardened and remain gelatin derivatives of heading 35.03. Precision manufacturing drives their high value, and they are not prepared for therapeutic use.
3503.00.00Hake Bladder Isinglass Glue
Isinglass glue made from dried hake fish swim bladders, used for clarifying beverages like wine and beer. It is explicitly included in tariff item 3503.00.00 as isinglass, an animal-origin glue.
3503.00.00Hide Glue for Musical Instrument Repair
High-grade hide glue from animal hides, valued over 88 cents per kg, revered by luthiers for violin and guitar repairs due to its reversible bonding. This inedible animal glue is not casein-based and falls under heading 35.03. Premium pricing reflects its artisanal quality.
3503.00.00Hide Glue Granules
Hide glue granules are granular adhesive made from animal hides, used in violin making and furniture restoration. They are classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 35.01. The product is in granular form, not hardened, and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes.
3503.00.00Icinglass Fins for Clarification Filters
Dried swim bladders (isinglass) from fish, valued over 88 cents per kg, cut into fins for beer and wine clarification filters. Isinglass is explicitly included in heading 35.03 as an animal-origin glue material. Premium pricing reflects its high purity for beverage fining.
3503.00.00Industrial Bone Glue Powder
Powdered glue extracted from animal bones, inedible and valued over 88 cents per kg, used in woodworking and bookbinding adhesives. This product is an animal glue of heading 35.03, excluding casein glues. Its high value reflects the extraction and purification process.
3503.00.00Industrial Inedible Gelatin Powder
Coarse powder derived from animal collagen, valued under 88 cents per kg, used in manufacturing for binding and gelling applications. It is an inedible gelatin, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as gelatin.
3503.00.00Isinglass Sheets
Isinglass sheets are thin, translucent sheets made from sturgeon swim bladders, used for fining beer and wine. They are classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as isinglass, which is explicitly included in the heading, whether in sheet form or otherwise. The product is of animal origin and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes.
3503.00.00Low-Cost Hide Powder Glue
Powdered glue from hydrolyzed hides, cheap at under 88 cents per kg for paper sizing. It is an animal-origin glue, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin.
3503.00.00Low-Grade Isinglass Flakes
Flakes of sturgeon-derived isinglass, inedible grade under 88 cents per kg for clarification uses. It is isinglass, explicitly included in tariff item 3503.00.00 as an animal-origin glue.
3503.00.00Mackerel Bone Fish Glue Flakes
Flaked fish glue from mackerel bones, suitable for papier-mâché and decorative crafts. It is a glue of animal origin from fish, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein.
3503.00.00Pharmaceutical Gelatin Capsules
Pharmaceutical gelatin capsules are empty hard capsules made from animal-derived gelatin, used for enclosing medicines. They are classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as gelatin derivatives, as they are formed from gelatin sheets and not filled with medicaments. Chapter 30 excludes only filled medicaments, so empty capsules remain in heading 35.03.
3503.00.00Pharmaceutical Grade Bovine Gelatin Capsules
Empty hard gelatin capsules made from inedible bovine gelatin, valued over 88 cents per kg, used for encapsulating powdered medications and supplements. These capsules are gelatin derivatives of heading 35.03, not prepared for therapeutic use. They are not filled medicaments of Chapter 30.
3503.00.00Pollock Swim Bladder Fish Glue
Fish glue from pollock swim bladders, used in traditional Japanese woodworking and urushi restoration. It is an isinglass-type fish glue, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as animal-origin glue.
3503.00.00Porcine Gelatin Derivative
Porcine gelatin derivative is a chemically modified gelatin from pig skin, used for microencapsulation in foods and vitamin coatings. It is classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as a gelatin derivative, since it is not hardened or excluded by Chapter 35 notes. The chemical modification does not remove it from heading 35.03.
3503.00.00Rabbit Skin Glue Flakes
Rabbit skin glue flakes are flaked adhesive made from rabbit skins, used in gilding and fine art conservation. They are classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 35.01. The product is in flake form, not hardened, and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes.
3503.00.00Salmon Fin Fish Glue for Luthiers
Specialty fish glue from salmon fins, favored by luthiers for violin and guitar repairs due to its reversible properties. It is a pure fish glue of animal origin, classifiable under 3503.00.00.
3503.00.00Sheet Isinglass for Clarification
Sheet isinglass for clarification is a sheet-form product used to clarify liqueurs and beers. It is classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as isinglass in sheets, which is explicitly included in the heading. The product is of animal origin, non-enzymatic, and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes.
3503.00.00Surface-Worked Gelatin Sheets for Photography
Rectangular gelatin sheets that are surface-worked and colored, valued over 88 cents per kg, used as emulsion base in photographic films. These sheets are not printing industry products of Chapter 49, so they remain in heading 35.03. The surface treatment and coloring are explicitly covered by the tariff text.
3503.00.00Technical Gelatin for Explosives
Inedible gelatin binder valued over 88 cents per kg, used in manufacturing dynamite and gelatinous explosives. This product is an industrial animal glue of heading 35.03, not prepared for therapeutic use. High purity is required for stable nitro-glycerin formulations.
3503.00.00Technical Gelatin for Photography
Technical gelatin for photography is a high-purity gelatin used in photographic emulsions, not for printing plates. It is classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as other gelatin derivatives of animal origin, since Chapter 49 excludes only gelatin products of the printing industry. The product is not hardened and not excluded by Chapter 35 notes.
3503.00.00Technical Gelatin Sheets
Surface-worked rectangular inedible gelatin sheets valued under 88 cents per kg for photographic or adhesive uses. They are gelatin sheets, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as gelatin.
3503.00.00Tuna Skin Liquid Fish Glue
Liquid fish glue produced from tuna skins, used in marine applications and boat model building. It is a glue of animal origin from fish, classifiable under 3503.00.00 as other glues of animal origin.