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HS HEADING 3504

Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed

In plain English

This category includes peptones and their derivatives, various other protein substances and their derivatives that are not specified elsewhere, and hide powder regardless of whether it has been chromed. The single subheading listed covers all these items together without further division.

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.

3504.00

Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed

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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