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Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surfaceworked or colored) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501: > Other > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 3503.00.55.50
Hide Glue Granules for Luthiers
Granular hide glue from animal collagen, favored by violin makers for reversible joints. Classified in HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other animal origin glues, surface-worked but not hardened.
Animal Glue Sticks for Crafts
Solidified sticks of animal hide glue for school crafts and hobby use, meltable for application. Under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other animal glues, in retail form but not prepared adhesives.
Technical Gelatin for Matches
High-viscosity gelatin used in safety match head production, animal-derived binder. Classified HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other, not enzymatic or hardened.
Gelatin Flock for Clarification
Finely powdered gelatin used as a flocking agent in fruit juice and mead clarification. HTS 3503.00.55.50 for other gelatin derivatives of animal origin in food processing.
Rabbit Skin Glue for Gilding
Premium rabbit skin glue used in traditional gilding and restoration of frames and books. Falls under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as specialty animal origin glue, other category.
Edible Fish Gelatin Capsules
Empty hard capsules made from fish-derived gelatin, kosher alternative for supplements. HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other gelatin products of animal origin, empty shells.
Gelatin Sizing for Paper
Liquid gelatin solution for engine-sizing paper surfaces in art and stationery. Classified HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other, not printing excluded products.
Bulk Hide Glue for Violin Making
Industrial bulk hide glue pearls for professional luthiers repairing string instruments. HTS 3503.00.55.50 other animal glues, unpacked for trade.
Cosmetic Gelatin Base
Neutral gelatin derivative for face masks and hair setting lotions, animal origin. Under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other, not Chapter 34 washing preps.
Veterinary Gelatin Absorbable Sponge
Sterile absorbable gelatin sponge for veterinary wound hemostasis, animal collagen matrix. HTS 3503.00.55.50 other, non-therapeutic human per notes.
Edible Bovine Gelatin Powder
Food-grade gelatin powder derived from bovine hides, used primarily in confectionery, marshmallows, and gummy candies. It falls under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as a gelatin derivative of animal origin, not prepared for therapeutic uses and excluded from other chapters like 2102 or 30. This classification applies to its unmodified form suitable for direct food incorporation.
Porcine Skin Gelatin Sheets
Rectangular sheets of gelatin extracted from porcine skin, surface-worked for uniformity, used in bakery and dessert production. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as gelatin in sheet form of animal origin, distinct from printing gelatins (Chapter 49) or enzymatic preps (Chapter 34).
Isinglass Fish Bladder Glue
Traditional isinglass derived from sturgeon swim bladders, used as a clarifying agent in wine and beer production. It qualifies under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as an animal-origin glue, explicitly named in the heading and not covered by Chapter 21 exclusions.
Bone Glue Powder for Woodworking
Powdered glue from animal bones, hot-process type for furniture and musical instrument assembly. Falls in HTS 3503.00.55.50 as 'other glues of animal origin,' excluding casein and hardened forms.
Gelatin Derivative for Photography
Modified gelatin emulsion base for photographic film, derived from animal sources but not printing-specific. HTS 3503.00.55.50 covers as other gelatin derivatives, excluded from Chapter 49 printing products.