Porcine Skin Gelatin Sheets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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