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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+17.5%20.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3503.00Lower: 13.8% vs 20.5%

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.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 20.5%

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.

3406.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.5%

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