About HS Code 350300
This comprehensive HS code covers gelatin, its derivatives, isinglass, and other glues of animal origin, explicitly excluding casein glues. Gelatin, a protein derived from collagen, is a highly versatile ingredient used extensively in the food industry for confectionery, desserts, and dairy products, in pharmaceuticals for capsules and coatings, and in cosmetics. Isinglass, obtained from fish bladders, is primarily used as a fining agent in brewing and winemaking. Other animal glues, such as hide and bone glues, find applications in woodworking, bookbinding, and restoration. Major importers include food and beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and craft industries. Exporters are typically countries with significant livestock processing industries (for gelatin) or fishing industries (for isinglass). Key trade considerations include the source material (bovine, porcine, fish), bloom strength for gelatin, purity, and compliance with food, pharmaceutical, and religious dietary regulations.
Products Under This Code
Edible gelatin powder, pharmaceutical gelatin capsules, photographic gelatin, gelatin sheets, isinglass finings, bone glue, hide glue, fish glue
Real World Examples
Rousselot gelatin, Gelita gelatin, Nitta Gelatin, Dr. Oetker gelatin, Isinglass Co. finings
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with casein glues (350190) due to both being animal-derived glues, but the specific exclusion of casein glues from 350300 is important. Synthetic glues (350691, 350699) are also distinct and should not be classified here.
Products Classified Under 3503.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and China are significant importers and exporters of gelatin and related animal glues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 350300?
HS code 350300 covers: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501. This comprehensive HS code covers gelatin, its derivatives, isinglass, and other glues of animal origin, explicitly excluding casein glues. Gelatin, a protein derived from collagen, is a highly versatile ingredient used extensively in the food industry for confectionery, desserts, and dairy products, in pharmaceuticals for capsules and coatings, and in cosmetics. Isinglass, obtained from fish bladders, is primarily used as a fining agent in brewing and winemaking. Other animal glues, such as hide and bone glues, find applications in woodworking, bookbinding, and restoration. Major importers include food and beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and craft industries. Exporters are typically countries with significant livestock processing industries (for gelatin) or fishing industries (for isinglass). Key trade considerations include the source material (bovine, porcine, fish), bloom strength for gelatin, purity, and compliance with food, pharmaceutical, and religious dietary regulations.
What products fall under HS code 350300?
Edible gelatin powder, pharmaceutical gelatin capsules, photographic gelatin, gelatin sheets, isinglass finings, bone glue, hide glue, fish glue
What are common misclassifications for HS code 350300?
Can be confused with casein glues (350190) due to both being animal-derived glues, but the specific exclusion of casein glues from 350300 is important. Synthetic glues (350691, 350699) are also distinct and should not be classified here.
How is HS code 350300 structured?
HS code 350300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (35) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.