Hide Glue Granules from Japan
Granular hide glue from animal hides, used in violin making and restoration. Falls under HTS 3503.00.55 as other animal glues excluding casein, in non-sheet form. Not hardened or for printing.
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
• Test for casein absence; even traces reclassify to 3501
• Package as craft glue, not industrial parts