Tendon-Derived Racquet Strings
Specialty racquet strings processed from animal tendons as catgut equivalent for squash and tennis. Falls under HTS 4206.00.19.10 for catgut (including tendon) racquet strings other than silkworm gut, per inclusive Chapter 42 leather/gut note.
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 silkworm gut specifically
Silkworm gut excluded from this subheading, classified separately in 4206.
If walking-stick or whip attachments
Whips/riding crops excluded to 6602 per note 2(f).
If with significant precious metal parts
If precious metal gives essential character, shifts to Chapter 71 per note 3(B).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clarify tendon processing as catgut in entry summaries; prevent co-import with headgear (Chapter 65 exclusion); monitor for essential character change from stones/pearls
Related Products under HTS 4206.00.19.10
Tennis Racquet Catgut Strings
High-tension catgut strings made from processed animal intestines, specifically designed for tennis racquets to provide superior elasticity and control. Classified under HTS 4206.00.19.10 as racquet strings of catgut, distinct from silkworm gut, excluding sterile surgical uses per chapter notes. Not covered by heading 9209 as they are not musical instrument parts.
Squash Catgut Racquet Strings
Durable catgut strings from sheep intestines tailored for squash racquets, offering optimal power and spin. Falls under HTS 4206.00.19.10 for catgut racquet strings other than silkworm gut, as defined in Chapter 42 for gut articles excluding apparel or musical parts.
Badminton Catgut Strings
Fine-gauge catgut badminton strings from cow intestines, prized for responsiveness in competitive play. HTS 4206.00.19.10 covers these as other catgut racquet strings, excluding exclusions like surgical gut or chapter 95 toys.
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.
Professional Tennis Gut Strings Set
Premium set of four catgut strings from goldbeater's skin-processed gut for pro tennis racquets, ensuring consistent playability. HTS 4206.00.19.10 applies to these racquet-specific catgut items, not as apparel accessories or musical parts per chapter exclusions.
Vintage Squash Racquet Catgut
Authentic natural catgut strings for restoring vintage squash racquets, made from traditional animal intestine processing. Fits HTS 4206.00.19.10 for other catgut racquet strings, adhering to Chapter 42 scope excluding chapter 94 furniture or 95 toys.