Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials

CN code 391710 covers artificial guts (casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials. Artificial casings are used in the meat industry for the production of sausages and frankfurters. Cellulose casings are made from regenerated cellulose and may be designed for peeling or as edible forms. Hardened collagen (protein) casings serve as edible or non-removable casings. Classification under CN 391710 covers casings in the form of tubes or strips, whether or not flattened. Natural casings from animal intestines are classified in Chapter 05, not Chapter 39.

Artificial casings for sausages imported into the EU must comply with strict food contact material requirements. Cellulose casings are subject to the framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and national legislation, as there are no harmonised EU-specific rules for regenerated cellulose in food contact beyond Directive 2007/42/EC on cellulose films. Collagen casings are subject to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 on hygiene of products of animal origin. Import of collagen casings requires a health certificate and controls at Border Control Posts (BCPs). The manufacturer must provide an FCM declaration of compliance and migration testing results.

Customs declarations for artificial casings under CN 391710 should specify the material (cellulose, collagen), casing type (edible, peelable), dimensions (calibre) and intended use. Import of collagen casings is subject to veterinary controls and requires approval of the manufacturing establishment by the competent authority of the exporting country and the EU. Major exporters of artificial casings to the EU include China, Brazil, the United States and Japan. Preferential duty rates may be available under FTA agreements. Importers should check TARIC for current duty rates. Transport requires temperature-controlled and hygienic conditions.

Products classified under CN code 3917 10 as construction products fall under the Construction Products Regulation CPR (EU) 305/2011. Import requires CE marking, Declaration of Performance (DoP) and compliance with relevant harmonised EN standards. Customs clearance requires certification documents, installation instructions and technical data sheets. Products must meet fire reaction class and mechanical resistance requirements.