Customs tariff code 3503: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3503 covers Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501. The third-country duty rate is 7.7 %, plus import VAT.
3503 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 35. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 3503
- Third-country duty
- 7.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 35ALBUMINOIDAL SUBSTANCES; MODIFIED STARCHES; GLUES; ENZYMES
- 3503Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 7.7 % | MFN |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ceuta | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Gelatine und Leime dieser Position sind wasserlösliche Eiweißstoffe, die durch Behandeln von Häuten, Knorpeln, Knochen, Sehnen oder ähnlichen tierischen Stoffen, gewöhnlich mit warmem – auch angesäuertem – Wasser gewonnen werden. A) Als Gelatine bezeichnet man diejenigen dieser Eiweißstoffe, die weniger klebend und reiner als Leim sind und mit Wasser klarere Gallerten ergeben. Gelatine dient insbesondere zum Herstellen von Lebensmitteln, pharmazeutischen Erzeugnissen, photographischen Emulsionen, Bakteriennährböden oder zum Klären von Wein und Bier. Man verwendet sie auch in der Spinnstoffindustrie, in der Papierindustrie, im graphischen Gewerbe oder zum Herstellen von Kunststoffen (gehärtete Gelatine) und Gelatinewaren. …
1. A) Erzeugnisse (ausgenommen radioaktive Erze), die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2844 oder 2845 entsprechen, gehören zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0601A00). B) Vorbehaltlich des Buchstabens A) gehören Erzeugnisse, die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2843, 2846 oder 2852 entsprechen, zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen dieses Abschnitts in Betracht kommen (RV C0601B00). 2. Vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 sind Waren, die wegen ihrer Dosierung oder wegen ihrer Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf zu einer der Positionen 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 oder 3808 gehören können, dieser Position zuzuweisen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0602000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 3503 cover?
Code 3503 covers Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 3501. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3503?
The third-country duty rate for 3503 is 7.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 3503?
The first six digits form the HS code: 3503. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 3503 have?
3503 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 3503 sit in the tariff?
3503 sits in this hierarchy: 35 ALBUMINOIDAL SUBSTANCES; MODIFIED STARCHES; GLUES; ENZYMES. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3503?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 3503. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 3503 change?
3503 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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