Isinglass Fish Bladder Glue from Germany
Traditional isinglass derived from sturgeon swim bladders, used as a clarifying agent in wine and beer production. It qualifies under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as an animal-origin glue, explicitly named in the heading and not covered by Chapter 21 exclusions.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if from protected fish species like sturgeon to prevent wildlife trade violations
• Label as 'isinglass' distinctly from synthetic clarifiers to maintain classification integrity