Hide Glue Granules for Luthiers from China

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.

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

Include bloom gel strength (e.g

192g) in documentation for precise subheading match

Bulk granules for industrial craft use; retail kits may need set evaluation

Avoid declaring as 'finished musical parts' to stay in glues heading