Racketball Catgut Strings
Resilient catgut strings for racketball racquets, derived from tendon-processed animal gut for enhanced durability. Precisely classified in HTS 4206.00.19.10 as other racquet strings of catgut, per Chapter 42 definitions excluding plaited or plastic sheeting items.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-strung on racquets for retail
Complete strung racquets are sports articles in Chapter 95 per note 2(l).
If suitable for medical sutures
Sterile catgut for sutures is excluded and goes to 3006 by note 2(a).
If plastic sheeting with handles
Disposable plastic bags with handles are in 3923, excluded from 4202/4206 by note 3(A)(a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab tests confirming catgut composition to prevent 5404 misclassification; import as loose strings, not installed, to stay out of Chapter 95; watch for pearl/metal parts that could reclassify per note 3(B)
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