Hide Glue Granules for Luthiers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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