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Plain Catgut Wound Dressings from China

Absorbable plain catgut strips for packing non-sterile wounds in field medicine. HTS 4206.00.19.30 for other catgut articles, excluding sterile surgical versions. Used in emergency kits for absorbency.

Duty Rate — China → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Classify as dressing material, not device, unless sterile

• Include absorbency test data for customs verification

• Avoid medical device registration for non-sterile imports