Worked Unhardened Gelatin Sheets
Thin, flexible sheets made from worked unhardened gelatin, used for crafting decorative overlays or in artistic modeling. Classified under HTS 9602.00.10.80 as worked articles of unhardened gelatin, distinct from hardened or edible gelatin in heading 3503. These sheets remain soft and pliable for manual shaping without further processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into sheets suitable for food or pharmaceutical use
Gelatin sheets hardened or rendered edible fall under Chapter 35 as gelatin derivatives, excluding unhardened craft forms.
If sheets are plasticized or contain synthetic binders
Presence of plastics shifts classification to Chapter 39 for other plastic articles, per exclusions in Chapter 96 notes.
If molded into candles or stearin-based forms
Wax or stearin compositions for candles are covered under heading 3406, separate from pure gelatin articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the gelatin is unhardened and worked through documentation like certificates of analysis to avoid reclassification under heading 3503
• Label products clearly as non-edible craft materials to prevent FDA scrutiny or mix-up with food-grade gelatin
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.