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Plain Catgut Wound Dressings from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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