VOL. I · WASHINGTON TARIFF DECISION ASSISTANT · April 26, 2026
§ HTS 9602.00.10 · US import duty

Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof

HTS 9602.00.10 covers Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof, classified under HS chapter 96. The MFN (general column) base duty is 3%. 1 active Chapter 99 overlay apply: 9903.88.15 (section301 +7.5%). Imports from China typically incur the Section 301 / IEEPA additional duties listed above; imports from Vietnam, Mexico, India and other origins generally pay only the MFN base unless an origin-specific overlay applies. Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases are NOT evaluated on this page — check ADCVD orders separately. Source: USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev6. CBP determines the binding classification and duty at entry.

Worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials; molded or carved articles of wax, of stearin, of natural gums or natural resins, of modeling pastes, and other molded or carved articles, not elsewhere specified or included; worked, unhardened gelatin (except gelatin of heading 3503) and articles of unhardened gelatin: · Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof
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HTS CODE
9602.00.10
General (MFN)3%
SpecialFree (A,AU,BH,…
Other (Column 2)25%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)3%
SpecialFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)25%

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% active
    Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 3% 7.5% 10.5% $1,050.00
Vietnam (VN) 3% 0% 3% $300.00
Mexico (MX) 3% 0% 3% $300.00
India (IN) 3% 0% 3% $300.00
South Korea (KR) 3% 0% 3% $300.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESStatistical suffixes under HTS 9602.00.10

All 10-digit statistical reporting suffixes under 9602.00.10.

§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 9602.00.10?
HTS 9602.00.10 (Worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof) has a general (MFN) column rate of 3%, plus 1 active Chapter 99 overlay(s) that may apply depending on origin (for example, Section 301 or IEEPA actions). Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
Which Chapter 99 rules are currently linked to HTS 9602.00.10?
The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.15 (section301) — section301. Each rule has its own country scope and effective dates — check the rule detail on this page for the additional rate and status before applying it to your shipment.
How do I compare duty from different countries for HTS 9602.00.10?
Use the origin compare view to evaluate this HS code against alternative countries. The calculator applies each country-specific Chapter 99 overlay and the appropriate column rate.
Is this the binding duty determination?
No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.