Goldbeater's Skin Catgut for Suture Twisting from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify material composition to distinguish from plain gut; use lab analysis if challenged on goldbeater's skin content
• Pair with HTS 98.60 entries if further U.S. processing qualifies for duty drawbacks post-manufacture
• Beware of misdeclaration as finished goods, triggering FDA premarket approval delays