Dried Fish Swim Bladders

Dried swim bladders (also known as isinglass) extracted from fish like sturgeon or cod, unfit for human consumption due to processing. Classified under HTS 0511.91.00.90 as other products of fish not elsewhere specified, primarily used in industrial applications like glue making or clarification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3503.00Lower: 13.8% vs 35%

If further processed into gelatin

Extracted and purified into gelatin shifts to Chapter 35 for chemical derivatives.

2309.90.44Lower: 25% vs 35%

If for animal feed use

Products prepared expressly for animal feed fall under heading 2309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product is unfit for human consumption with lab certification to avoid reclassification under Chapter 3

Include detailed invoices specifying species and processing to confirm 'other' status under 0511

Check CITES permits if from endangered fish species like sturgeon