Sterile Surgical Catgut Sutures from Canada
Sterile catgut sutures derived from animal intestines, used for internal wound closure in surgical procedures. Classified under HTS 4206.00.19.30 as articles of gut other than silkworm gut, specifically catgut not covered elsewhere. Excludes sterile suture materials of heading 3006.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming catgut source and processing to meet USDA/APHIS import requirements
• Provide proof of non-sterile status if applicable, as sterile versions shift to HTS 3006
• Avoid misclassification as pharmaceutical goods; declare as gut articles explicitly