Isinglass Fish Bladder Glue from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

13.8%

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

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

Isinglass Fish Bladder Glue from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3503.00.55.50