Unhardened Gelatin Craft Molds
Pre-formed molds and shapes crafted from worked unhardened gelatin for use in sculpture and hobbyist modeling. Falls under HTS 9602.00.10.80 as articles of unhardened gelatin, not suitable for consumption unlike gelatin in 3503. These remain malleable for repeated reshaping.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intended for edible dessert preparation
Food-grade gelatin molds are classified in Chapter 35, excluding purely craft unhardened forms.
If combined with metal armatures for structure
Parts of base metal per Section XV note 2 exclude such composites from Chapter 96.
If marketed as toy modeling kits
Chapter 95 exclusion applies to toys, games, or sports equipment like play dough alternatives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide manufacturing specs confirming unhardened state to Customs for accurate 9602 classification
• Avoid retail packaging resembling food products to prevent reclassification or additional FDA requirements
Related Products under HTS 9602.00.10.80
Gelatin Leaf Ornaments
Delicately carved leaf-shaped ornaments from worked unhardened gelatin, used in floral arrangements or window decorations. HTS 9602.00.10.80 covers these as articles thereof, distinguished from hardened gelatin or those in Chapter 35. They maintain flexibility for artistic applications.
Carved Corozo Nut Beads
Hand-carved beads from corozo nuts (vegetable carving material per note to 9602), strung loosely for decorative use. HTS 9602.00.10.80 includes these worked vegetable materials not elsewhere specified. Excludes assembled jewelry.
Wax Carved Figurines
Intricately hand-carved figurines from pure modeling wax, used in display or temporary art. HTS 9602.00.10.80 covers molded or carved wax articles not elsewhere specified. Excludes candles.
Stearin Sculptures
Molded stearin sculptures for decorative purposes, carved post-molding. Under HTS 9602.00.10.80 as carved articles of stearin. Not for burning as candles.
Natural Gum Figurines
Carved figurines from natural tree gums, soft and workable for art. HTS 9602.00.10.80 includes such carved articles. Pure gums without synthetic additives.
Modeling Paste Sculptures
Sculpted pieces from air-dry modeling pastes based on natural resins. Classified HTS 9602.00.10.80 as other molded articles. Hobbyist grade.