HS Code 3503Gelatin (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

What HS code 3503 covers

It sits in the albuminoidal substances chapter, which also holds glues, modified starches and enzymes. Customs offices around the world share the same heading numbers, so a gelatin shipment is described in much the same way in most markets.

In plain words, four groups of goods belong here:

• Gelatin, including gelatin in flat rectangular sheets.
• Gelatin derivatives, which are products made from gelatin.
• Isinglass, which the heading names on its own.
• Other glues of animal origin. Casein glues are left out.

The six-digit code under heading 3503: 350300

Under the WCO nomenclature, all of these goods share one code: 350300. If you search for the gelatin HS code, this is the number you need. Many buyers type it as the HSN code 3503, and it points to the same heading.

The heading wording does not mention grade. It does not split gelatin into edible and technical types, so both are read against the same text. Compare your product with the heading words, not with the grade name.

Some countries add more digits after the first six. Each national tariff sets these extensions, so ask the customs office of the importing country for the full number. Duty and tax rates are also set nationally, and this page does not state any.

3503 vs nearby headings: casein glues, albumins and prepared adhesives

Glue and protein goods sit close together, so mix-ups are common. These are the neighbours to rule out first:

• 3501: casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives, plus casein glues.
• 3502: albumins, including whey protein concentrates, albuminates and other albumin derivatives.
• 3504: peptones, other protein substances and hide powder.
• 3505: dextrins and modified starches, plus glues based on them.
• 3506: prepared glues and adhesives not named elsewhere, including retail packs not over 1kg.
• 3507: enzymes and prepared enzymes. These are not glues at all.

How to choose the right code for gelatin or animal glue

Start with what the product is made from. Gelatin, a gelatin derivative or isinglass belongs in this heading. A glue made from animal material also fits.

If the glue is built on casein, go to 3501. If it is built on starch or dextrin, go to 3505. If it is a ready-made adhesive sold in a small retail pack, read the wording of 3506 closely. Keep the product sheet and the pack size at hand, because both can decide the answer.

Still unsure? Try the HS code classifier, or browse the neighbouring headings through the links on this page.

Who imports gelatin under heading 3503?

Customs offices record every cross-border shipment, but those records are hard to read on their own. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.

Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. For gelatin, that means looking up 3503 or 350300 to find buyers and suppliers. This page shows no trade totals, because the live records are on the platform.