Valued 88 cents or more 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 88 cents or more 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 3503.00.40.00
Pharmaceutical Grade Bovine Gelatin Capsules
Empty hard gelatin capsules made from inedible bovine gelatin, valued over 88 cents per kg, used for encapsulating powdered medications and supplements. Classified under HTS 3503.00.40.00 as inedible gelatin not prepared for therapeutic uses per chapter notes excluding chapter 30 medicaments. The high value reflects pharmaceutical purity standards.
Industrial Bone Glue Powder
Powdered glue extracted from animal bones, inedible and valued over 88 cents per kg, used in woodworking and bookbinding adhesives. Falls under HTS 3503.00.40.00 as other glues of animal origin excluding casein. High value due to refined extraction process for strength.
Surface-Worked Gelatin Sheets for Photography
Rectangular gelatin sheets that are surface-worked and colored, valued over 88 cents per kg, used as emulsion base in photographic films (not printing products). HTS 3503.00.40.00 covers such inedible gelatin sheets explicitly. Excludes chapter 49 printing gelatins per notes.
Hide Glue for Musical Instrument Repair
High-grade hide glue from animal hides, valued over 88 cents per kg, revered by luthiers for violin and guitar repairs due to reversible bonding. Classified as inedible animal glue under HTS 3503.00.40.00. Premium pricing from traditional hot-melt processing.
Gelatin Derivative for Microencapsulation
Modified inedible gelatin derivative valued over 88 cents per kg, used in industrial microencapsulation for flavors, inks, and pharmaceuticals. HTS 3503.00.40.00 includes gelatin derivatives as long as not hardened (3913) or enzymatic (ch34). High cost from cross-linking processes.
Icinglass Fins for Clarification Filters
Dried swim bladders (isinglass) from fish, valued over 88 cents per kg, cut into fins for beer and wine clarification filters. HTS 3503.00.40.00 explicitly includes isinglass as animal origin glue material. Premium for high-grade sturgeon sources.
Technical Gelatin for Explosives
Inedible gelatin binder valued over 88 cents per kg, used in manufacturing dynamite and gelatinous explosives. Classified under HTS 3503.00.40.00 for industrial animal glues. High purity needed for stable nitro-glycerin mixtures.
Animal Glue Pellets for Furniture Assembly
Pelletized hide and bone glue blend, inedible and over 88 cents per kg, for hot-press furniture assembly lines. HTS 3503.00.40.00 as other animal glues. Value from consistent melt properties.
Gelatin Scaffolds for 3D Printing
Cross-linked inedible gelatin scaffolds valued over 88 cents per kg, used in bioprinting and prototyping. Under HTS 3503.00.40.00 before full hardening. Precision manufacturing drives cost.
Bookbinding Hide Glue Flakes
Amber-colored hide glue flakes over 88 cents per kg for traditional bookbinding. HTS 3503.00.40.00 for animal glues. Artisanal quality commands premium.