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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

3503.00.55Higher: 21.3% vs 20.7%

If in rectangular sheets

Sheet-form gelatin or glue moves to specific subheading within 3503.

3501.90Lower: 16% vs 20.7%

If casein-based

Casein glues explicitly excluded from 3503 and covered in 3501.

3202.90.50Higher: 40% vs 20.7%

If enzymatic pre-tanning preparation

Enzymatic pre-tanning products excluded to heading 3202 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'inedible' to prevent misclassification as food gelatin; provide origin certificates for animal sourcing compliance; watch for bulk packaging that might trigger set classifications

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Bone Glue Granules

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Low-Grade Isinglass Flakes

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Technical Gelatin Sheets

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Bulk Fish Glue

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