Eastman Kodak E-Grade Gelatin Sheets
E-grade rectangular sheets of photographic gelatin surface-worked for uniform thickness in motion picture film bases. HTS 3503.00.55.20 applies due to its exclusive use in photographic applications, not covered by printing exclusions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in bulk powder form
Specificity for sheets vs other forms affects 10-digit classification.
If prepared for therapeutic blood albumin uses
Medicaments or blood products of Chapter 30 take precedence over gelatin.
If used in printing plates
Gelatin products for printing industry are excluded to Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare color treatments if any, as provisions allow surface-worked or colored sheets
• Partner with licensed customs brokers familiar with chemical tariffs
• Monitor EU REACH equivalents for origin compliance
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Kodak Photographic Gelatin Sheets
High-purity gelatin sheets specifically formulated for use in photographic film emulsions, providing optimal clarity and light sensitivity. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55.20 as photographic gelatin due to its specialized processing for photography applications, excluding printing industry uses.
Ilford Silver Gelatin Emulsion Base
Premium photographic gelatin base used in black-and-white film emulsions for its consistent gelling properties and minimal impurities. It falls under HTS 3503.00.55.20 as it meets the criteria for photographic gelatin, distinct from general-purpose or printing gelatins.
Fujifilm Type 501 Photographic Gelatin
Specialty gelatin Type 501 with high bloom strength optimized for color negative film coatings in photographic processes. Classified in HTS 3503.00.55.20 for its role in photographic plates and films, excluding therapeutic or printing uses per chapter notes.
AgfaPhoto High-Purity Gelatin Powder
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