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3503.00.10.00

Fish glue

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Fish glue

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
1.2¢/kg + 1.5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
17.6¢/kg + 25%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3503

About heading 3503

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

Heading 3503 covers gelatin, including gelatin sheets, gelatin derivatives, isinglass, fish glue, and other glues of animal origin. It excludes casein glues of heading 3501. The heading splits by product type: fish glue, inedible gelatin and animal glue by value per kg, and other gelatin by use such as edible, photographic, or other.

Full guide to heading 3503

Products in this heading

  • Edible gelatin powder for food use
  • Gelatin sheets for baking and confectionery
  • Photographic gelatin
  • Fish glue
  • Animal glue for woodworking
  • Inedible technical gelatin
  • Isinglass

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for edible gelatin?

Edible gelatin is classified under 3503.00.55.10. The general (MFN) rate is 2.8¢/kg + 3.8%.

What is the duty on fish glue?

Fish glue is classified under 3503.00.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is 1.2¢/kg + 1.5%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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