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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3603Lower: 10.2% vs 21.3%

If pre-mixed into detonating fuses

Safety fuses including binders shift to explosives chapter.

2847.00.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 21.3%

If hydrogen peroxide bleaches with gelatin stabilizer

Chemical mixtures dominate over glue origin.

3808.94.50Higher: 30% vs 21.3%

If insecticide formulations

Pest control products reclassify binders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Hazardous material declaration if packed with phosphorous compounds

Specify 'match binder grade' to avoid pyrotechnic misclassification

Industrial volumes; retail for hobbyists may need consumer labels