Catgut Crafts and Lacing Thread from China
Treated catgut thread for leatherworking, bookbinding, and crafts requiring strong natural cord, valued for flexibility and durability. These threads are classified under tariff item 4206.00.90 as other articles of gut, commonly used in historical reenactment supplies. They are not finished articles but component materials.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Classify the thread as articles of gut, not as textile or plastic cord, to ensure correct duty application
• Keep documentation of the animal origin and processing method
• Verify that the thread is not sterile surgical material, which is excluded