Plain Gut Suture from China
Plain gut sutures are sterile, absorbable collagen sutures derived from ovine intestinal serosa, providing rapid absorption in about 70 days for ophthalmic and dental use. They are naturally remodeled by phagocytosis. These sutures fall under tariff item 3006.10.00 as sterile surgical suture materials.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the sutures are sterile and have a valid Health Canada medical device license
• Ensure proper labelling with lot numbers and expiry dates
• Provide CBSA with documentation of the product's surgical use and sterilization process