Cod Skin Fish Glue from China
A traditional fish glue derived from cod skins, used primarily in woodworking and musical instrument repair. It falls under HTS 3503.00.10.00 as it is a glue of animal origin specifically from fish sources, excluding casein glues. This subheading covers pure fish glue products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the glue is derived solely from fish sources via supplier certificates to avoid reclassification under other animal glue headings
• Include lab analysis reports confirming animal origin and exclusion of casein to meet Chapter 35 documentation requirements