Pharmaceutical Gelatin Capsules
Empty hard gelatin capsules made from animal-derived gelatin for enclosing medicines. Under HTS 3503.00.55 as gelatin sheets formed into capsules, excluding filled medicaments of Chapter 30. It's a derivative not prepared for therapeutic use itself.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-filled with medicaments or blood fractions
Chapter notes exclude medicaments and blood products from 3503 into Chapter 30.
If made from plasticized or synthetic materials
Non-animal plastic articles for conveyance shift to Chapter 39.
If surface-worked paper-based instead of pure gelatin
Paper cartons or packaging fall under Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure empty capsules only; filled ones reclassify to Chapter 30 per notes
• Provide bloom strength specs and animal source docs for verification
Related Products under HTS 3503.00.55
Edible Gelatin Powder
Food-grade gelatin powder derived from animal collagen, used as a gelling agent in desserts, marshmallows, and yogurts. It falls under HTS 3503.00.55 as a gelatin derivative of animal origin, not prepared for therapeutic uses and excluded from chapter 30 medicaments. This classification applies to edible forms excluding yeasts or hardened proteins.
Sheet Isinglass for Clarification
Sheet form isinglass for clarifying liqueurs and beers. HTS 3503.00.55 explicitly includes isinglass in sheets. Animal origin, non-enzymatic.
Rabbit Skin Glue Flakes
Flaked rabbit skin glue for gilding and fine art. Classified HTS 3503.00.55 as animal glue other than casein. Traditional crafts use.
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.
Hide Glue Granules
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.
Gelatin Dessert Leaves
Pre-cut leaf sheets of edible gelatin for home baking and desserts. Classified in HTS 3503.00.55 as surface-worked rectangular gelatin sheets of animal origin for food use. Excludes mixed products of Chapter 21.