Other
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: > Other
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 3503.00.55
Edible Gelatin Powder
Food-grade gelatin powder derived from animal collagen, used as a gelling agent in desserts, marshmallows, and yogurts. It falls under HTS 3503.00.55 as a gelatin derivative of animal origin, not prepared for therapeutic uses and excluded from chapter 30 medicaments. This classification applies to edible forms excluding yeasts or hardened proteins.
Sheet Isinglass for Clarification
Sheet form isinglass for clarifying liqueurs and beers. HTS 3503.00.55 explicitly includes isinglass in sheets. Animal origin, non-enzymatic.
Rabbit Skin Glue Flakes
Flaked rabbit skin glue for gilding and fine art. Classified HTS 3503.00.55 as animal glue other than casein. Traditional crafts use.
Colored Gelatin Leaves
Pre-colored rectangular gelatin leaves for decorative desserts. HTS 3503.00.55 allows surface-worked or colored sheets of animal gelatin. Food decorative use.
Hide Glue Granules
Granular hide glue from animal hides, used in violin making and restoration. Falls under HTS 3503.00.55 as other animal glues excluding casein, in non-sheet form. Not hardened or for printing.
Gelatin Dessert Leaves
Pre-cut leaf sheets of edible gelatin for home baking and desserts. Classified in HTS 3503.00.55 as surface-worked rectangular gelatin sheets of animal origin for food use. Excludes mixed products of Chapter 21.
Fish Gelatin Powder
Halal-certified gelatin powder from fish skins, used in kosher foods. HTS 3503.00.55 includes animal-origin gelatins (fish as animal), as derivatives not hardened or printing-related. Distinguishes from plant alternatives.
Technical Gelatin for Photography
High-purity gelatin for photographic emulsions, not printing plates. Under HTS 3503.00.55 as other gelatin derivatives of animal origin, excluding chapter 49 printing products explicitly. Used in film manufacturing.
Animal Skin Glue Liquid
Liquid glue from rabbit or goat skins for art restoration. HTS 3503.00.55 for other animal glues, though typically dry—liquid if not prepared as Chapter 34 product. Excludes solvents or enzymes.
Bloom 250 Gelatin Sheets
High-bloom strength (250) rectangular gelatin sheets for professional confectionery. Fits HTS 3503.00.55 as surface-worked or colored gelatin sheets of animal origin. Used in molding candies.
Bladder Glue for Instruments
Specialty glue from animal bladders for musical instrument repair. HTS 3503.00.55 covers other animal origin glues like isinglass variants. Not casein or hardened.
Porcine Gelatin Derivative
Chemically modified porcine gelatin for microencapsulation in foods. Under HTS 3503.00.55 as derivatives not hardened or for printing/medicaments. Used in vitamin coatings.
Bone Glue Powder
Powdered glue extracted from animal bones, used in woodworking and bookbinding. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues, and not enzymatic preparations of Chapter 34. It fits as a non-gelatin animal glue in rectangular sheets or powder form.
Pharmaceutical Gelatin Capsules
Empty hard gelatin capsules made from animal-derived gelatin for enclosing medicines. Under HTS 3503.00.55 as gelatin sheets formed into capsules, excluding filled medicaments of Chapter 30. It's a derivative not prepared for therapeutic use itself.
Isinglass Sheets
Thin, translucent sheets of isinglass from sturgeon swim bladders, used in fining beer and wine. HTS 3503.00.55 covers isinglass as an animal-origin glue derivative in sheet form, surface-worked or colored. Excludes enzymatic preparations.