Hide Glue Granules for Luthiers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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