Technical Gelatin for Matches from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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