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.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

3501.90Lower: 16% vs 21.3%

If contains casein as primary binder

Casein glues are explicitly excluded and classified in heading 3501.

3406.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21.3%

If prepared as a ready-to-use adhesive with solvents

Prepared glues and adhesives shift to Chapter 34 when surface-active or mixed.

3913.90Lower: 16.5% vs 21.3%

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