Plain Catgut Wound Dressings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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