Bulk Twisted Catgut Precursor for Sutures
Partially twisted catgut strands from porcine intestines, for final sterilization and packaging as absorbable surgical sutures. HTS 4206.00.13.00 covers this as raw material imported explicitly for sterile suture manufacture, before sterile processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for dental floss or non-surgical strings
Alternative end-uses like oral care products classify as other catgut.
If post-sterilization and chromic treatment
Sterile, ready-to-use sutures excluded to heading 3006.
If heavily textured or rubberized for non-medical use
Textile-like treated gut articles shift to Chapter 56 rubber thread headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the manufacturing process flow showing pre-sterile import stage to justify classification
• Avoid retail packaging; use industrial drums to signal raw material status
• Comply with USDA/APHIS import permits for ruminant materials to prevent quarantine holds
Related Products under HTS 4206.00.13.00
Sterile Surgical Catgut Suture Raw Material
Raw catgut derived from animal intestines, specifically imported for further processing into sterile surgical sutures used in medical procedures. This falls under HTS 4206.00.13.00 because it is catgut intended solely for manufacturing sterile surgical sutures, distinguishing it from general catgut products excluded from Chapter 42 for finished sutures (heading 3006).
Purified Bovine Catgut for Suture Processing
Purified catgut from bovine intestines, imported in bulk for twisting, polishing, and sterilization into surgical sutures. Classified under HTS 4206.00.13.00 due to its explicit end-use in sterile surgical suture manufacturing, as per chapter exclusions for finished sterile products.
Goldbeater's Skin Catgut for Suture Twisting
Catgut reinforced with goldbeater's skin (ox pericardium layers), imported for twisting into multifilament surgical sutures. This qualifies for HTS 4206.00.13.00 as it meets the definition of gut articles specifically for sterile surgical suture production.
Sheep Gut Strands for Surgical Suture Fabrication
Longitudinally split and cleaned sheep gut strands, imported expressly for calibration and sterilization in suture production lines. HTS 4206.00.13.00 applies as catgut of animal origin designated for sterile surgical suture manufacturing, prior to final processing.