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 heading 35.03 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. Within Chapter 35 it splits into 1 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $57.8M
- Share of Chapter 35
- 14.8%
- Rank in its chapter
- #3 of 7
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 35.03 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. It resolves into 1 six-digit subheadings, listed below, that pin down the exact duty line for your goods. India supplies industrial gelatin, casein, dextrins and enzyme preparations to food, pharma and adhesive industries. India exported $57.8M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 14.8% of all Chapter 35 exports, ranking #3 of 7 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
35.03 is the four-digit HS heading for gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets,. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many chemicals & allied industries lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 35.03
The Harmonised System breaks 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 into these 1 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Top destinations for Chapter 35 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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