Chromic Gut Suture from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandatory BSE/TSE risk assessment for all animal-derived collagen products
• Document chromic salt concentration affecting 60-90 day absorption window
• Twist configuration requires specific tensile strength verification