Technical 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gelatin is part of a photographic emulsion or chemical preparation
Photographic chemicals and preparations fall in heading 37.07, not gelatin of heading 35.03.
If the gelatin is hardened or chemically modified into a plastic-like material
Hardened proteins are excluded from Chapter 35 by note 1(e) and fall in heading 39.13.
If the product is a protein hydrolysate rather than gelatin
Protein substances and derivatives are classified in heading 35.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the gelatin is not for printing plates, as that would fall in Chapter 49
• Declare the purity grade and intended use (photographic) to the CBSA
• Keep technical data sheets to demonstrate the product is not a hardened protein
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Animal Skin Glue Liquid
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Bloom 250 Gelatin Sheets
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Bone Glue Granules
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