Industrial Inedible Gelatin Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Verify value per kg with commercial invoice to confirm under 88 cents threshold; obtain certificate of analysis proving inedible status to avoid food classification; ensure no therapeutic preparations per chapter exclusions