HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3503.00 – 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
HS code 3503.00 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for edible gelatin powder, pharmaceutical gelatin capsules, photographic gelatin, gelatin sheets and isinglass finings.
What HS 3503.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Edible gelatin powder
- Pharmaceutical gelatin capsules
- Photographic gelatin
- Gelatin sheets
- Isinglass finings
- Bone glue
- Hide glue
- Fish glue
- Examples
Rousselot gelatin, Gelita gelatin, Nitta Gelatin, Dr. Oetker gelatin, Isinglass Co. finings
Codes often confused with 3503.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 350300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 350300 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $302M 15% of world exports
- 2 China $270M 14% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $269M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $273M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $251M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $93M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3503.00 4
Brazil splits HS 3503.00 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3503.00.1 Gelatin and gelatin derivativesGelatinas e seus derivados Group
- 3503.00.11 Ossein gelatin, purity 99.98% or moreDe osseína, com grau de pureza igual ou superior a 99,98 %, em peso
- 3503.00.12 Ossein gelatin, purity less than 99.98%De osseína, com grau de pureza inferior a 99,98 %, em peso
- 3503.00.19 Other gelatin and gelatin derivativesOutros
- 3503.00.90 Isinglass and other animal gluesOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 35.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3503.00
What is HS code 350300?
HS code 350300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 350300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 350300 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($302M, 15% of world exports), China ($270M) and Brazil ($269M). World exports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 350300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 350300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($273M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($251M) and Japan ($93M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 350300?
Brazil splits HS code 350300 into 4 NCM codes: 3503.00.11 (Ossein gelatin, purity 99.98% or more), 3503.00.12 (Ossein gelatin, purity less than 99.98%), 3503.00.19 (Other gelatin and gelatin derivatives), 3503.00.90 (Isinglass and other animal glues). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.