Porcine Skin Gelatin Sheets from Canada
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).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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