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Veterinary Catgut Ligatures from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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