Unhardened Gelatin Craft Molds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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