Porcine Skin Gelatin Sheets
Rectangular sheets of gelatin extracted from porcine skin, surface-worked for uniformity, used in bakery and dessert production. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as gelatin in sheet form of animal origin, distinct from printing gelatins (Chapter 49) or enzymatic preps (Chapter 34).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If casein-based rather than collagen-derived
Casein glues explicitly excluded; animal glues here must derive from hides/bones, not milk proteins.
If for pre-tanning enzymatic leather processing
Chapter notes exclude enzymatic pre-tanning preps from 3503, shifting to tanning extracts.
If starch-degraded into dextrins with low reducing sugar
Dextrins defined in notes with ≤10% reducing sugar fall in 3505, not gelatin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit veterinary certificates tracing porcine origin to comply with import restrictions in certain markets
• Declare exact bloom strength (gel strength) on invoices to justify 'other' subheading over more specific gelatin codes
Related Products under HTS 3503.00.55.50
Hide Glue Granules for Luthiers
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.
Animal Glue Sticks for Crafts
Solidified sticks of animal hide glue for school crafts and hobby use, meltable for application. Under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other animal glues, in retail form but not prepared adhesives.
Technical Gelatin for Matches
High-viscosity gelatin used in safety match head production, animal-derived binder. Classified HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other, not enzymatic or hardened.
Gelatin Flock for Clarification
Finely powdered gelatin used as a flocking agent in fruit juice and mead clarification. HTS 3503.00.55.50 for other gelatin derivatives of animal origin in food processing.
Rabbit Skin Glue for Gilding
Premium rabbit skin glue used in traditional gilding and restoration of frames and books. Falls under HTS 3503.00.55.50 as specialty animal origin glue, other category.
Edible Fish Gelatin Capsules
Empty hard capsules made from fish-derived gelatin, kosher alternative for supplements. HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other gelatin products of animal origin, empty shells.