Porcine Edible Gelatin Sheets from China
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.
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
• 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