Unhardened Gelatin Craft Molds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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