Porcine Edible Gelatin Sheets

Thin, rectangular sheets of gelatin from porcine sources, safe for edible use in baking and candy production. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55.10 as edible gelatin despite sheet form, due to its food-grade purity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3503.00.20.00Lower: 20.7% vs 21.3%

If surface-worked or colored sheets

Surface-treated or colored gelatin sheets have a dedicated subheading separate from untreated edible powder.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 21.3%

If derived from meat by-products not refined for food

Less refined animal glues or meat-derived proteins not meeting edible standards go to Chapter 2 as edible animal products.

3504.00.10.00Higher: 22.5% vs 21.3%

If peptized or chemically treated as derivative

Gelatin derivatives that are hydrolyzed or peptized shift to heading 3504 for peptones and similar protein substances.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide veterinary certificates confirming porcine source is disease-free; EU or US origin preferred for easier entry

Test for heavy metals and pathogens per FDA guidelines to prevent holds at port