Salmon Fin Fish Glue for Luthiers

Specialty fish glue from salmon fins, favored by luthiers for violin and guitar repairs due to its reversible properties. Classified in HTS 3503.00.10.00 as pure fish glue of animal origin.

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.

9209.92.20.00Lower: 13.9% vs 19%

If imported as parts of musical instrument kits

End-use in sets for musical instruments may classify under Chapter 92.

3503.00Same rate: 19%

If chemically modified as a derivative

Fish gelatin derivatives like acetylated forms are in 3503.00.50.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 19%

If highly processed chemical preparation

Complex adhesive preparations not fitting Chapter 35 go to chemical residuals in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include usage instructions confirming non-food use to avoid FDA scrutiny

Certify purity from contaminants per EU REACH equivalents for US import

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