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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for retail packaging or non-photographic end use
Other gelatins or derivatives not specified for photography fall into residual subheadings.
If processed into active yeasts
Yeasts are explicitly excluded from this chapter and classified under heading 2102.
If modified into synthetic polymer-like hardened forms
Hardened protein products are directed to heading 3913 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for shipping to prevent contamination issues at entry
• Include Certificates of Analysis (CoA) detailing ash content and microbial limits for photographic grade
• Avoid bulk declarations if sold in sheets to align with rectangular sheet provisions
Related Products under HTS 3503.00.55.20
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.
AgfaPhoto High-Purity Gelatin Powder
Fine powder photographic gelatin designed for dispersing silver halide crystals in X-ray films and plates. It qualifies under HTS 3503.00.55.20 as photographic gelatin, differentiated by its purity exceeding general industrial standards.
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.