Valued under 88 cents per kg
Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surfaceworked or colored) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501: > Inedible gelatin and animal glue: > Valued under 88 cents per kg
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 3503.00.20.00
Industrial Inedible Gelatin Powder
Coarse powder derived from animal collagen, valued under 88 cents per kg, used in manufacturing for binding and gelling applications. Classified under HTS 3503.00.20.00 as inedible gelatin not suitable for food consumption, excluding casein glues. Meets chapter exclusions by being unhardened and non-enzymatic.
Bulk Animal Hide Glue
Low-cost glue extracted from animal hides, valued under 88 cents per kg, used in woodworking and bookbinding. Falls under HTS 3503.00.20.00 as other glues of animal origin, inedible and not casein-based. Excludes printing industry products or yeasts per chapter notes.
Bone Glue Granules
Granulated inedible glue from animal bones, priced under 88 cents per kg for industrial adhesives. HTS 3503.00.20.00 applies to such low-value animal glues excluding medicaments or hardened proteins. Not for food, printing, or therapeutic uses.
Low-Grade Isinglass Flakes
Flakes of sturgeon-derived isinglass, inedible grade under 88 cents per kg for clarification uses. Classified in HTS 3503.00.20.00 as animal origin glues, distinct from edible or medicinal forms. Complies with chapter exclusions for blood fractions and enzymes.
Technical Gelatin Sheets
Surface-worked rectangular inedible gelatin sheets valued under 88 cents per kg for photographic or adhesive uses. HTS 3503.00.20.00 covers such low-value forms excluding printing gels. Not hardened or enzymatic per chapter provisions.
Cheap Animal Skin Glue
Economical glue from rabbit or sheep skins, under 88 cents per kg, for luthier and restoration work. Inedible per HTS 3503.00.20.00, as other animal glues not casein. Avoids exclusions like yeasts or dextrins.
Bulk Fish Glue
Inedible glue from fish swim bladders or skins, valued low under 88 cents per kg for marine industry. HTS 3503.00.20.00 for animal origin glues, excluding isinglass specifics if applicable. Non-medicinal and non-enzymatic.
Low-Cost Hide Powder Glue
Powdered glue from hydrolyzed hides, cheap at under 88 cents per kg for paper sizing. Classified HTS 3503.00.20.00 as inedible animal glue. Excludes chapter 30 medicaments and chapter 34 enzymes.