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Hake Bladder Isinglass Glue

Isinglass glue made from dried hake fish swim bladders, commonly used for clarifying beverages like wine and beer. Classified under HTS 3503.00.10.00 as fish glue, which includes isinglass of fish origin. It provides a pure, reversible adhesive bond.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+17.5%19%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.72.00Higher: 26% vs 19%

If sold as a food additive for clarification only, not as glue

Pure food preparations like fish-derived clarifiers may fall under Chapter 21 if not presented as adhesives.

3503.00.20.00Higher: 20.7% vs 19%

If in rectangular sheets and surface-worked

Gelatin or isinglass in sheet form shifts to subheading 3503.00.20, even if fish-derived.

3506.10Lower: 12.1% vs 19%

If chemically modified into derivatives like alkylated fish glue

Gelatin derivatives prepared for specific uses are in 3503.00.50, but further processed ones may go to 3506.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For food-grade uses, obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with 21 CFR for fish-derived additives

Document fish species origin to distinguish from mammalian isinglass, preventing misclassification