Bulk Animal Hide Glue from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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