3503.00.20.00Inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg
HTS Code 3503.00.20.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesAlbuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymesGelatin (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:Inedible gelatin and animal glue:Valued under 88 cents per kg in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 3503.00.20.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 22, 2026 · 1,000 units
- Total duty
- 23.32%
- $2,332.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 23.79%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $12,379.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3.32%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 3503.00.20.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 1.2¢/kg + 3.2%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 5.5¢/kg + 20%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 20%
- Mexico1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10%
- Canada1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10%
- Vietnam1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 12.5%
- Germany1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 6.68%
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US Import Duty on HTS 3503.00.20.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from China pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 20% |
| Mexico | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 12.5% |
| Germany | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 6.68% |
| Japan | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 9.18% |
| South Korea | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 9.18% |
| Taiwan | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 6.68% |
| India | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10% |
| Ireland | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 6.68% |
| Italy | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 6.68% |
| Switzerland | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 9.18% |
| Thailand | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 12.5% |
| Malaysia | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10% |
| United Kingdom | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10% |
| France | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 6.68% |
| Indonesia | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10% |
| Brazil | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10% |
| Cambodia | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% |
| 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from China pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Mexico pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Canada pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Vietnam pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Germany pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 6.68% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.68%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Japan pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 9.18% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.18%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from South Korea pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 9.18% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.18%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Taiwan pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 6.68% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.68%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from India pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Ireland pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 6.68% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.68%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Italy pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 6.68% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.68%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Switzerland pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 9.18% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.18%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Thailand pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Malaysia pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from United Kingdom pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from France pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 6.68% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.68%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Indonesia pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Brazil pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Bangladesh pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Cambodia pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 22, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3503.00.20.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $11K of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00), up 175% on 2024, mostly from Canada (100%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11K | 100% | 175% | 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% + 10%0% with USMCA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 3503.00.20.00 cover?
HTS code 3503.00.20.00 covers inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (Valued under 88 cents per kg), classified under Chapter 35 (Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 1.2¢/kg + 3.2%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3503.00.20.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3503.00.20.00 is 1.2¢/kg + 3.2%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 5.5¢/kg + 20%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from China?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from China pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Vietnam pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg (HTS 3503.00.20.00) from Mexico pay the 1.2¢/kg + 3.2% base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 3503.00.20.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $11K of inedible gelatin and animal glue, valued under 88 cents per kg under HTS 3503.00.20.00, mostly from Canada (100%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
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