Bone Glue Powder
Powdered glue extracted from animal bones, used in woodworking and bookbinding. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55 as other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues, and not enzymatic preparations of Chapter 34. It fits as a non-gelatin animal glue in rectangular sheets or powder form.
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Alternative Classifications
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If contains casein as primary binder
Casein glues are explicitly excluded and classified in heading 3501.
If prepared as a ready-to-use adhesive with solvents
Prepared glues and adhesives shift to Chapter 34 when surface-active or mixed.
If for bulk industrial hardened animal glues
Hardened proteins of animal origin fall under 3913 per exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include origin certificates proving animal source and exclude any casein content to stay in 3503
• Avoid packaging as pre-tanning agents, which go to 3202 per chapter notes
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