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, edible gelatin
HTS 3503.00.55.10 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, edible gelatin. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 35: Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 8 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
HTS 3503.00.55.10 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, edible gelatin. It belongs to Chapter 35 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 3503.00.55.10?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 3503.00.55.10 is 2.8¢/kg + 3.8%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 3503.00.55.10?
Yes. Imports of HTS 3503.00.55.10 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 3503.00.55.10?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 3503.00.55.10 is 15.4¢/kg + 20%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 3503.00.55.10?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 3503.00.55.10 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 3503.00.55.10 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 8 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-351-864 (AD, Brazil), C-570-185 (CVD, China), A-570-184 (AD, China) plus 5 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility