Gelatin Flock for Clarification from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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)

Import Tips

FDA GRAS affirmation letters for direct food additive use

Particle size specs prevent dust hazard classifications

Not a finished beverage; pure form avoids Chapter 22/21