Technical Gelatin for Matches from Germany
High-viscosity gelatin used in safety match head production, animal-derived binder. Classified HTS 3503.00.55.50 as other, not enzymatic or hardened.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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