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 subheading 3503.00 identifies 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 — a six-digit classification under Chapter 35 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $57.8M
- Share of Chapter 35
- 14.8%
- Rank in its heading
- #1 of 1
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 3503.00 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 is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. 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 #1 of 1 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
3503.00 is the six-digit HS subheading 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.
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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