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Colored Gelatin Leaves

Pre-colored rectangular gelatin leaves for decorative desserts. HTS 3503.00.55 allows surface-worked or colored sheets of animal gelatin. Food decorative use.

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%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

3503.00.55.10Edible gelatin
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3503.00.55.20Photographic gelatin
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3503.00.55.50Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 21.3%

If with sugar coatings

Sweetmeats and confections to Chapter 21.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 21.3%

If sugar confection sets

Sugar goods including gelatin candies.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 21.3%

If baked into wafers

Bread/bakery products Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Colorant safety certs

• Pure gelatin emphasis

• Retail set to 2106 pitfall

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