Collagen Casing for Snack Sticks

Narrow collagen casings for beef or venison snack sticks, optimized for quick drying and shelf stability. HTS 3917.10.60.00 designates these protein sausage casings, excluding chemically modified types. Enables high-speed stuffing lines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3917.10.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If small diameter cellulosic casings

Cellulosics occupy the primary subheading position in artificial guts.

2103.90.80.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If pre-seasoned casings as mixed condiments

Food preparations with seasonings exceed pure plastic tube classification.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If non-tubular protein film trimmings

Other non-cellular plastic sheets not shaped as hoses go to 3920.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure casings measure under 38.1 cm width for potential heading 3921 benefits if misclassified

Provide extrusion process details proving tubular form

Avoid selling as sets with spices to prevent composite article review

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