Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501
In plain English
This category includes gelatin, such as sheets that may be colored or treated on the surface, along with gelatin derivatives and isinglass. It also covers other glues derived from animals, but specifically excludes casein glues. All these items fall under a single classification without further subdivision.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501
Chapter 35 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Industrial enzymes (3507) vs. medicinal enzymes (Chapter 30); food-grade gelatin (3503) vs. pharmaceutical (Chapter 30).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 35
- 3501 — Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues
- 3502 — Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, contain…
- 3504 — Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their der…
- 3505 — Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterifie…
- 3506 — Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; produ…
- 3507 — Enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included