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Bulk Hide Glue for Violin Making from Japan

Industrial bulk hide glue pearls for professional luthiers repairing string instruments. HTS 3503.00.55.50 other animal glues, unpacked for trade.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 25kg drums for bulk; smaller risk retail

• Glue strength critical for reversible joints

• Not instrument parts; pure material