3503.00.55
Other
This code covers gelatin (including sheets & derivatives) and other animal glues, excluding casein. Use this code when importing these products to determine the applicable duty – a general rate of 2.8¢/kg + 3.8% for standard trade partners, or potentially free if eligible for specific trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 35.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3503.00.55
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 35, which covers albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, and enzymes. Specifically, code 3503.00.55 covers other gelatin, gelatin derivatives, isinglass, and other animal glues excluding casein glues. This includes products like edible gelatin, photographic gelatin, or other types of gelatin not specifically categorized elsewhere, and is further subdivided by these specific uses via statistical suffixes 3503.00.55.10, 3503.00.55.20, and 3503.00.55.50; choose the suffix that best matches the intended application of the gelatin being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 35 - Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
2.8¢/kg + 3.8%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 3503.00.55 and its subdivisions (3503.00.55.10, 3503.00.55.20, 3503.00.55.50) is calculated in kilograms. The general rate of duty is 2.8¢/kg plus 3.8%, applied to imports from countries not covered by a special trade agreement. However, a duty-free rate applies to goods originating from countries including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Panama, Peru, Singapore, and others participating in eligible FTA or preference programs; the specific programs are not specified. Both rates apply equally to all subdivisions under this code.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 15.4¢/kg + 20%
Need help importing?
_
Submit your details, and our team will confirm the correct classification and answer your questions.
Code subdivisions
3503.00.55.10
Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surfaceworked or colored) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501: > Other > Edible gelatin
3503.00.55.20
Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surfaceworked or colored) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501: > Other > Photographic gelatin
3503.00.55.50
Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surfaceworked or colored) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501: > Other > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
Latest update
Last updated
November 15, 2025
Revised every January & July
Let's get your shipment cleared
Submit your details and our team will help with classification and compliance.