Veterinary Catgut Ligatures from China
Non-sterile catgut ligatures used in animal surgery for tying vessels or tissues. HTS 4206.00.19.30 applies to these gut articles of catgut for veterinary non-sterile use. Differs from human medical sterile sutures.
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
• Secure APHIS import permit for animal surgery materials
• Label 'veterinary use only' to distinguish from human medical goods
• Test for sterility claims that could trigger reclassification