Cellulosic Sausage Casing for Industrial Use
A seamless tube made from regenerated cellulose, used in meat processing plants to encase sausages during production. It falls under HTS 3917.10.90.00 as 'other' artificial guts of cellulosic plastic materials, not hardened protein. These casings are hardened via chemical processes to provide strength and clarity for food packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of synthetic polymers like polyethylene
Shifts to other plastic tubes/pipes if not cellulosic or protein-based artificial guts
If imported as finished food packaging sacks or bags
Sacks/bags of ethylene polymers take precedence over tubular forms
If primarily cellulosic but paper-based rather than plastic
Paper-based casings classified in Chapter 48, not plastics
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify FDA compliance for food contact materials with certificates of analysis; ensure casings meet cellulosic content >95% per chapter notes to avoid reclassification; declare diameter and length accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties
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Hardened Protein-Free Cellulose Sausage Skin
Translucent tubular casings derived from cellulose, designed for smoking and cooking sausages without bursting. Classified in 3917.10.90.00 as other cellulosic artificial guts, excluding protein types. Ideal for small-diameter frankfurters in commercial production.
Regenerated Cellulose Bologna Casing
Large-caliber seamless casings from regenerated cellulose for bologna and salami, providing peelability after cooking. Under HTS 3917.10.90.00 as other cellulosic plastic artificial guts. Not suitable for home use due to industrial sizing.
Food-Grade Cellulosic Hot Dog Casing
Narrow-diameter cellulose tubes for hot dogs, edible after processing or designed for easy removal. Fits HTS 3917.10.90.00 for other cellulosic artificial guts. Meets strict food safety standards for high-volume production.
Industrial Cellulose Sausage Tubing 30mm Diameter
Pre-cut 30mm cellulose tubing rolls for fresh sausage encasing, hardened for durability. Classified as other under 3917.10.90.00 for cellulosic artificial guts. Used in automated filling machines.
Smokable Cellulose Casing for Summer Sausage
Permeable cellulose casings allowing smoke penetration for summer sausage production. HTS 3917.10.90.00 as other cellulosic plastic guts. Provides natural appearance post-processing.
Large Caliber Cellulosic Ring Sausage Casing
Cellulose casings forming ring shapes for Italian sausage and chorizo. Under 3917.10.90.00 for other artificial guts of cellulosic material. Industrial grade for professional butchers.