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Carp Scale Fish Glue Powder from Japan

Powdered fish glue extracted from carp scales, ideal for bookbinding and paper conservation. It qualifies for HTS 3503.00.10.00 as a fish glue product of animal origin, valued for its strong yet flexible bonding properties.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide extraction process details to confirm it's unmodified fish glue, not a derivative

• Label with fish species and 'non-casein' to facilitate CBP review