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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into detonating fuses
Safety fuses including binders shift to explosives chapter.
If hydrogen peroxide bleaches with gelatin stabilizer
Chemical mixtures dominate over glue origin.
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
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