Cellulose Sausage Casings for Industrial Use
These are seamless tubular casings made from cellulosic plastics materials, primarily regenerated cellulose, used in the meat processing industry for encasing sausages during production. They fall under HTS 3917.10.1000 as artificial guts of cellulosic plastics, designed for food packaging applications where the casing is hardened and forms the outer layer of processed meats. The cellulosic composition meets the chapter's polymer classification rules for predominant monomer content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from synthetic polymers like polyvinylidene chloride
Non-cellulosic plastic casings shift to other plastics subheading as cellulosic materials are specifically named in 3917.10.10
If sold as finished paper-based casings for retail
Paper or cellulose wadding casings (not hardened plastic) fall under paper products rather than plastics chapter
If composed of hardened protein like collagen
Protein-based artificial guts are distinguished from cellulosic plastics in the same heading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify FDA compliance for food contact materials, including certificates of analysis confirming cellulosic composition and absence of harmful additives
• Provide manufacturer specs proving >95% cellulosic polymer content per subheading notes to avoid reclassification to other polymers
Related Products under HTS 3917.10.10.00
Hardened Cellulosic Casings for Frankfurter Sausages
Thin-walled, seamless cellulosic plastic casings hardened for high-speed stuffing machines in frankfurter production, allowing peelability post-cooking. HTS 3917.10.1000 applies as they are artificial guts of cellulosic materials used specifically in sausage encasing. Polymer content adheres to chapter notes for cellulosic designation.
Regenerated Cellulose Casing for Salami Production
Tubular regenerated cellulose casings specifically designed for dry-cured sausages like salami, providing a breathable barrier during fermentation and drying. Classified under HTS 3917.10.1000 due to their cellulosic plastic material hardened for use as artificial guts in sausage manufacturing. Meets polymer note (a)(1) with predominant cellulosic monomer units.
Cellulosic Plastic Sausage Casing for Bologna
Large-caliber regenerated cellulose casings for emulsified meat products like bologna, featuring precise diameter control for uniform slicing. Falls under HTS 3917.10.1000 as cellulosic artificial guts, hardened protein alternative specified in hierarchy. Complies with subheading note (a) for polymer purity.
Food-Grade Cellulosic Tubing for Pepperoni Casings
Smoke-permeable cellulosic plastic tubing hardened for semi-dry pepperoni sausages, ensuring flavor development during hanging. Classified in HTS 3917.10.1000 for cellulosic artificial guts used in meat processing. Polymer notes confirm classification via predominant cellulosic content.
Large Diameter Cellulosic Casings for Summer Sausage
Robust regenerated cellulose casings for large-format summer sausages, providing structural integrity during extended curing periods. HTS 3917.10.1000 covers these as cellulosic plastic artificial guts per the full hierarchy description. Adheres to chapter polymer predominance rules.
Cellulosic Plastic Casings with Plasticizer for Hot Dogs
Cellulosic casings incorporating approved plasticizers per subheading 3920.43 note, for improved flexibility in hot dog production lines. Fits HTS 3917.10.1000 as hardened cellulosic artificial guts for sausage encasing. Plasticizer inclusion allowed under plastics chapter provisions.