Absorbable Catgut Ligatures for Veterinary Use from China
Catgut ligatures from bovine or ovine intestines used in veterinary surgeries for tying vessels or tissues, not sterile-packaged. Falls under HTS 4206.00.19 as 'other' catgut articles, distinct from human surgical sterile sutures. Provides temporary support until natural absorption.
Duty Rate — China → 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
• Secure APHIS import permit for animal-derived products; specify non-human use to avoid FDA pharma scrutiny
• Bundle in moisture-proof packaging; declare tensile strength specs to verify classification as gut articles