Worked Unhardened Gelatin Sheets from China
Thin, flexible sheets made from worked unhardened gelatin, used for crafting, modeling, and decorative purposes such as creating translucent art pieces or custom molds. This product falls under HTS 9602.00.10 because it consists of gelatin that has been processed but remains unhardened, excluding gelatin of heading 3503 which is for industrial or food uses. It is specifically classified as worked unhardened gelatin articles per chapter notes.
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
• Verify the gelatin is unhardened and not suitable for food use to avoid reclassification under Chapter 35; provide certificates of analysis confirming composition; ensure packaging labels distinguish from hardened or edible gelatin to prevent customs delays