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U.S. imports of gelatin, gelatin derivatives, isinglass & animal glues (HS 350300) totaled $23.6M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Gelatin, Gelatin Derivatives, Isinglass & Animal Glues paid $2.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $19.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBrazil leads US imports under this heading, supplying primarily bovine-hide and bone gelatin — a reflection of Brazil's large cattle-processing industry and its role as a global gelatin raw-material base. The US schedule is unusually granular, with separate 10-digit lines for fish glue (3503001000), inedible gelatin and animal glue differentiated by value per kilogram (3503002000 and 3503004000), edible gelatin (3503005510), photographic gelatin (3503005520), and residual categories. Edible gelatin destined for food use is subject to FDA oversight under FSMA, while photographic and industrial-grade gelatins face no mandatory admissibility review. Importers should confirm the grade and intended use with their supplier, as the value-based breakpoints for inedible gelatin lines and the edible/inedible distinction both affect duty treatment and regulatory pathway.
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The US schedule assigns edible gelatin (3503005510) and photographic gelatin (3503005520) to separate lines from inedible gelatin and animal glue, which are further split by value per kilogram (3503002000 for those valued below the threshold, 3503004000 for those at or above it). The edible/inedible distinction determines both the applicable duty rate and whether FDA food-ingredient oversight applies. Importers must obtain supplier documentation confirming the grade and intended use to support the correct line selection.
Photographic gelatin (3503005520) is a highly purified grade manufactured to specific optical and chemical specifications for use in photographic emulsions and imaging media. Importers should obtain a technical data sheet or certificate of analysis from the manufacturer confirming the product meets photographic-grade specifications, as this documentation supports the separate classification and distinguishes the product from food-grade edible gelatin.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3503005510 | EDIBLE GELATIN | $18.7M | 14.17% | $2.2M |
| 3503005550 | GEL & ANIMAL GLUE, EXC CAESIN GLUE HDG 3501, NESOI | $3.6M | 6.95% | $214K |
| 3503001000 | FISH GLUE | $826K | 3.49% | $16K |
| 3503004000 | INEDIBLE GELATIN & ANIMAL GLUE VALUED GT= $.88 KG | $528K | 12.91% | $68K |
| 3503002000 | INEDIB GELATIN & ANIMAL GLUE VALUED LT 88 CENT KG | $5K | -- | -- |
| 3503005520 | PHOTOGRAPHIC GELATIN | $0 | -- | -- |
EDIBLE GELATIN
GEL & ANIMAL GLUE, EXC CAESIN GLUE HDG 3501, NESOI
FISH GLUE
INEDIBLE GELATIN & ANIMAL GLUE VALUED GT= $.88 KG
INEDIB GELATIN & ANIMAL GLUE VALUED LT 88 CENT KG
PHOTOGRAPHIC GELATIN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3503006000 | GELATIN; GLUE ANIMAL ORIGIN, EXC CAESIN GLUE,NESOI | $3.8M |
| 3503005040 | EDIBLE GELATIN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC GELATIN | $3.2M |
GELATIN; GLUE ANIMAL ORIGIN, EXC CAESIN GLUE,NESOI
639.3K kg
EDIBLE GELATIN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC GELATIN
337.3K kg
ENZYMES AND PREPARED ENZYMES, NESOI
HS 350790
PEPTONES, OTHER PROTEINS & DERIV ETC; HIDE POWDER
HS 350400
ADHESIVES BASED ON RUBBER,POLMR OF HD3901-3913,NES
HS 350691
DEXTRINS AND OTHER MODIFIED STARCHES
HS 350510
MILK ALBUMIN,INC CONCEN OF 2 OR MORE WHEY PROTEINS
HS 350220
PROD USE AS GLUE/ADHESIVE, FOR SALE, NT WT <= 1 KG
HS 350610
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $5.4M | $3.9M | -$1.6M |
| Illinois | $3.0M | $576K | -$2.4M |
| New Jersey | $2.8M | $41K | -$2.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $6.6M | $80K | -$6.6M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $4.4M | $840K | -$3.6M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.2M | $434K | -$1.8M |