Goldbeater's Skin Catgut for Suture Twisting from Germany
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 — 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
• 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