Edible Isinglass from Fish Bladders from China
Refined isinglass sheets or powder from fish swim bladders, edible for clarifying beverages and fining wine. HTS 3503.00.55.10 covers it as an edible animal-origin glue similar to gelatin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Coordinate with TTB if destined for alcoholic beverages; declare fining agent status
• Ensure clarity and fining efficiency specs in COA to verify edibility