HS Code for Hide powder
Hide powder is classified under HS code 3504.00 because it is a protein substance derived from the collagen of animal hides. This heading specifically covers peptones and their derivatives, as well as other protein substances and their derivatives not elsewhere specified or included. Hide powder is a specialized product prepared by treating skins to remove non-protein constituents, leaving a fibrous protein structure. It is primarily used in laboratory environments for the analysis of tanning materials, specifically to determine the tannin content in vegetable tanning extracts. Since it is a chemically modified or highly processed protein substance that does not meet the criteria for gelatin (3503) or raw hides (Chapter 41), it falls into this residual category for protein substances. The inclusion of chromed hide powder within this heading is also explicitly mentioned in the HS Explanatory Notes.
Products Included
- Chromed hide powder for laboratory use
- Non-chromed hide powder for tannin analysis
- Fibrous protein powders derived from animal collagen
- Protein derivatives used in chemical testing
Common Misclassification
Hide powder is often confused with HS code 3503.00, which covers gelatin and gelatin derivatives. While both are derived from collagen, hide powder maintains a fibrous structure and is not water-soluble in the same way as gelatin. It may also be misclassified under Chapter 41 (Raw hides and skins) by those unfamiliar with its processed, powdered form. However, because it has been processed into a specific protein substance for chemical analysis, Chapter 35 is the correct location. Another common error is 3822.00 for diagnostic or laboratory reagents, but 3504.00 is more specific for protein-based substances.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Hide powder?
The HS code for hide powder, whether or not it has been chromed, is 3504.00.
Is hide powder considered a chemical reagent?
While used as a reagent in tanning tests, it is specifically classified as a protein substance under 3504.00 rather than the general reagent heading 3822.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Hide powder?
The HS code for Hide powder is 350400 (Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed).
How do I classify Hide powder for customs?
Hide powder is classified under HS code 350400 — Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Hide powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 350400 for Hide powder is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.