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.

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.

3707.90.60Higher: 35% vs 20.7%

If for printing industry

Gelatin products specifically for printing excluded to chapter 49.

3503.00Same rate: 20.7%

If valued over 88 cents/kg or derivatives

Higher value or other forms in residual subheadings.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 20.7%

If enzyme washing prep

Enzymatic cleaning glues excluded to chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure sheet dimensions and value precisely for subheading fit; exclude from food contact declarations; bundle documentation for animal welfare sourcing

Related Products 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.

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.