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HS HEADING 3503

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.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

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.

3503.00

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

Gelatin (3503.00) often clears as routine; bovine-origin gelatin from BSE-affected zones may be restricted. Pharmaceutical-grade gelatin in capsule form goes to Chapter 30.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 35

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