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Porcine Gelatin Derivative

Chemically modified porcine gelatin for microencapsulation in foods. Under HTS 3503.00.55 as derivatives not hardened or for printing/medicaments. Used in vitamin coatings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+20.0%23.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+60.0%63.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

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.

3004.90Lower: 12.5% vs 23.8%

If for medicated microcapsules

Medicaments exclude from 3503 per notes.

3910.00.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 23.8%

If silicone-modified derivatives

Silicones shift to Chapter 39.

3507.90Lower: 12.5% vs 23.8%

If enzyme-derivatized

Enzymes and derivatives in 3507.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Mod spec sheets to confirm not pharma

• Porcine certs for markets

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.