Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental hemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable
Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: > Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental hemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 3006.10.01.00
Vicryl Sterile Absorbable Suture
Vicryl sutures are braided, absorbable surgical threads made from polyglactin 910, designed for closing soft tissue wounds in general surgery. They are sterilized and provide reliable tensile strength during the critical healing period before absorption. Classified under HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile absorbable surgical suture materials for wound closure.
Monocryl Sterile Monofilament Suture
Monocryl is a synthetic monofilament absorbable suture made from poliglecaprone 25, ideal for subcuticular skin closure and soft tissue approximation. It undergoes gamma sterilization for single-use surgical applications. This product fits HTS 3006.10.01.00 due to its sterile, absorbable nature for wound closure.
Ethicon PDS II Polydioxanone Suture
PDS II sutures are long-term absorbable monofilament made from polydioxanone, used in cardiovascular, orthopedic, and subfascial closures requiring prolonged strength. Sterilized by ethylene oxide or gamma irradiation for surgical safety. Covered by HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile absorbable surgical suture materials.
Tisseel Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
Tisseel is a sterile, two-component fibrin sealant derived from human plasma, used for hemostasis and tissue adhesion in cardiovascular and neurosurgery. Applied via syringe for wound closure without sutures. Qualifies under HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure.
Surgicel Absorbable Hemostatic
Surgicel is oxidized regenerated cellulose fabric, sterile and absorbable, applied topically to control capillary, venous, and small arterial bleeding during surgery. It liquefies and is absorbed within 1-2 weeks. Classified in HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile absorbable surgical hemostatics.
CoSeal Surgical Sealant
CoSeal is a sterile, absorbable polyethylene glycol-based hydrogel sealant for vascular anastomoses and tissue adhesion during surgery. It polymerizes rapidly upon application and degrades within weeks. Falls under HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile tissue adhesive for wound closure.
Sterile Laminaria Tents
Sterile laminaria tents are natural seaweed-derived dilators, dehydrated and packaged aseptically for gradual cervical dilation in obstetric procedures. They absorb moisture and expand safely over hours. Specifically listed in HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile laminaria tents.
Vicryl Rapide Suture
Vicryl Rapide is a fast-absorbing braided suture coated with poliglactin 370 and calcium stearate, ideal for superficial closures like skin and mucosal tissues. Sterilized for rapid tensile loss within 10-14 days. HTS 3006.10.01.00 covers this sterile absorbable surgical yarn.
Gelfoam Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Gelfoam is sterile porcine gelatin foam sponge used as a hemostatic agent in neurosurgery and dental procedures, absorbed by proteolysis in 4-6 weeks. Available in sheets or powder forms. Classified as sterile absorbable surgical hemostatic under HTS 3006.10.01.00.
Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier
Seprafilm is a sterile, bioresorbable membrane composed of hyaluronate carboxymethylcellulose sodium and dextran, applied post-surgery to prevent peritoneal adhesions. Fully absorbed in 30 days. HTS 3006.10.01.00 includes sterile surgical adhesion barriers.
Chromic Gut Suture
Chromic gut sutures are sterile, absorbable collagen sutures from purified bovine submucosa, treated with chromic salts for delayed absorption in 60-90 days. Used in urology and GI surgery. Covered by HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile absorbable surgical sutures.
Floseal Hemostatic Matrix
Floseal is sterile bovine gelatin granules coated with human thrombin, providing rapid hemostasis in cardiac and orthopedic surgery even in anticoagulated patients. Absorbed within 6-8 weeks. HTS 3006.10.01.00 for sterile absorbable hemostatics.
Plain Gut Suture
Plain gut sutures are untreated sterile absorbable collagen from ovine intestinal serosa, providing rapid absorption in 70 days for ophthalmic and dental use. Naturally remodeled by phagocytosis. Classified under HTS 3006.10.01.00.
Interceed Absorbable Adhesion Barrier
Interceed is sterile oxidized regenerated cellulose fabric with ionic silver, placed at surgical sites to minimize adhesions in gynecologic and pelvic surgery. Bioresorbed in 28 days. HTS 3006.10.01.00 sterile surgical adhesion barrier.