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
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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