Unhardened Gelatin Modeling Balls
Spherical balls of worked unhardened gelatin for sculpting and craft projects, pliable for hand-forming. Classified in HTS 9602.00.10.80 as other articles of unhardened gelatin, not for food use per Chapter 35 exclusion. Ideal for temporary installations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If suitable for gelling liquids in recipes
Culinary applications place it in Chapter 35 as prepared gelatin.
If perfumed or for modeling paste mixtures
Modeling pastes in heading 3407 cover scented or mixed compositions.
If sold as fountain pen reservoirs
Specific end-use for writing instruments shifts to heading 9608.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify material purity and unhardened status via supplier affidavits
• Package separately from edible crafts to avoid contamination claims
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Carved Corozo Nut Beads
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Natural Gum Figurines
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