Goldbeater's Skin Catgut for Suture Twisting from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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